This volume explores the latest techniques used to study , and more specifically disease (Buruli ulcer). The chapters in this book are organized into three parts and cover methods for the detection of and the analysis of host-pathogen interaction; the quantification and characterization of mycolactone, the macrolide toxin of ; and drug development against . Written in the highly successful series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, is a valuable resource that helps scientists advance their research on Buruli ulcer, which is still an under-researched field in infection biology. weiterlesen