Description: Navigating Tuberculosis: Insights into Host-Pathogen Protein Interactions, the latest release in the Foundations and Frontiers in Enzymology series, explores the interactions between host proteins and the tuberculosis pathogen, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb), emphasizing their roles in virulence and pathogenesis. The book delves into mechanistic insights, focusing on their roles in modulating innate and adaptive immunity and understanding TB pathomechanisms by elucidating the interplay between host defenses and M. tb infection. It provides a foundation for developing targeted mitigation strategies and discusses key regulatory pathways and protein factors involved in host-pathogen interactions, informing the design and implementation of innovative approaches to combat TB.
This comprehensive volume aims to advance knowledge and strategies to combat tuberculosis, aligning with the World Health Organization's goal of eradicating TB by 2035 by addressing the need for up-to-date information on host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis and incorporating the latest research findings and advancements. It highlights emerging therapeutic targets among host and TB pathogen proteins and integrates multidisciplinary approaches from microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology, offering a holistic perspective on TB pathophysiology. Researchers will find detailed discussions on key host proteins involved in tuberculosis pathogenesis, the molecular tactics employed by M. tb to subvert host defenses, and host-mediated inhibition strategies targeting M. tb.Brief description: Dr. Mohd Shariq, Ph.D., obtained his doctoral degree in Biological Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, focusing on Cellular and Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals like Autophagy, Journal of Medical Virology, European Respiratory Review, and Frontiers in Immunology. Dr. Shariq has mentored numerous students in independent research projects and is joining GITAM University, Hyderabad, as an Assistant Professor, bringing extensive expertise in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Microbiology. Previously, as a Senior Scientist and Group Leader at QuantLase Imaging Laboratory, he published four research articles in reputed international journals such as Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters (Springer). His research on host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis and the role of M. tb proteins in inflammation and autophagy regulation has significantly advanced the understanding of TB pathomechanisms. Additionally, his insights into drug resistance mechanisms in Candida albicans and Helicobacter pylori infections have enriched our understanding of microbial pathogenesis. Dr. Shariq serves as an acting reviewer for esteemed journals like Frontiers, Scientific Reports, and others, and acts as a review editor for Gut Pathogens and Frontiers.