This detailed book addresses the continual development and application of new methods and
protocols to understand the biology of the pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Beginning with
gonococcus biology and antimicrobial resistance the volume continues with areas of study such
as producing major gonococcal antigens to high purity genetic transformation of gonococci and
strategies for global RNA sequencing evaluation of potential vaccine drug targets and the
assessment of hypothetical protein function as well as a number of methods and protocols for
studying the biological interactions of the gonococcus and the host. Written for the highly
successful Methods in Molecular Biology series 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.
Comprehensive and cutting-edge Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Methods and Protocols provides
researchers with a foundation for progress toward the eventual control of this disease and a
significant reduction in global case numbers of gonorrhea.
