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Microbial Biofilms and Cancer

  • 1st Edition, Volume 224 - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Dibyajit Lahiri, Moupriya Nag, Debasmita Bhattacharya, Gargi Bhattacharya
  • Language: English

Microbial Biofilms and Cancer series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board… Read more

Description

Microbial Biofilms and Cancer series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

Key features

  • Provides the latest information on Microbial Biofilms and Cancer research
  • Offers outstanding and original reviews on a range of Microbial Biofilms and Cancer research topics
  • Serves as an indispensable reference for researchers and students alike

Readership

Undergraduates, graduates, academics, and researchers

Table of contents

1. Quorum sensing and host cell reprogramming
Karthiyaini Damodharan

2. Oxidative Stress and Its Contribution to Cancer Mutagenesis
Vikas Kumar

3. Biofilms and Beyond: The Impact of Porphyromonas gingivalis on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A K M Shafiul Kadir

4. Unique Therapeutic Potential of Bacterial Metabolites for Cancer Chemotherapy
Anusuya Debnath

5. Mechanism of biofilm formation and host interaction.e
Parul Thapar

6. Chapter 15: Genetic Profiling of Biofilm-Associated Cancers: Towards Personalised Medicine
Dipro Mukherjee

7. therapeutic strategies, disrupting biofilm host genetic cosstralk
Goyal Surbhi

8. Microbial Allies in Malignancy: The Role of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Candida Biofilms in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A K M Shafiul Kadir

9. Biofilm-Induced Hypoxia and Its Role in Tumor Progression
Jefry Winner G and Soumiya Nadar

10. Cytokine and Chemokine Dysregulation by Biofilm components
Arindam Ganguly, Debasis Mitra, Gustavo Santoyo, Suman Suman, Riyan Kaibarta, Soumyadip Pal, Sourav Chattaraj and Mousumi Ganguly

11. Biofilms in Specific Cancers: Helicobacter pylori, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Escherichia coli, and Candida
Sougata Rajak, Panteha Torabian, Naiera M. Helmy Mohamed, Neethu Asokan, Reham Hamed Abdelaziz and Saanya Chaturvedi

12. The Dual Nature of Biofilms Used in Cancer: Emerging Threats Amidst Benefits, Environmental Consequences, and Legal Challenges
Debina Mitra and Upasana Singh

13. 06. Microbial Toxins and Their Role in Oncogenesis
Mukta Sharma

14. horizontal gene transfer in biofilms and its oncogenic potential
Muhammad Kamran, Rashna Jahangir, Hannana Maryam, Samra Maqsood, Mahnoor Fatima, Abid Ali, Muhammad Bilal Habib and Naseer Ali Shah

15. Role of Biofilm In Cancer Invasion
Sahana Ghosh

16. biofilm driven chronic inflammation and tumorigenesis.
Kartik Kailaskumar Adake, Shreyas Joshi and Shreya Pande

17. Genetic profiling of Biofilm associated cancers
Sampanna Roy, Sourav Ghosh, Surajit Hansda, Sayantani Karmakar, Gargi Ghosh and Semanti Ghosh

18. Key Signaling Pathways Hijacked by Biofilms
Sujay Ghosh and Anwesha Acharyya

19. Epigenetic Processes Involved in the Biology of Biofilms
Richard A. Stein

20. biofilm mediated immune modulation in cancer progression
Rupsa Bhattacharya

21. Introduction: biofilms in cancer- an underestimated threat
Avijit Chakraborty and Rupsa Bhattacharya

22. genetic instability and mutations driven by biofilms
Rupsa Bhattacharya

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 224
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

DL

Dibyajit Lahiri

Dibyajit Lahiri is Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata. His research interest is precisely on biofilm isolated from human prosthesis and its inhibition by various novel phyto and nano compounds. He is keen to explore the molecular mechanism behind the removal of biofilm by natural compounds. His research arena also encompasses computational drug development by using of bioinformatic. His work is regularly being presented and appreciated before a number of experts of National and International repute. He has more than 100 publications. Dr. Lahiri has edited 5 books. He is also in the role of associate editors of various journals of international reputes.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India

MN

Moupriya Nag

Dr. Moupriya Nag is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at UEM, Kolkata. Her research interests include single molecule biophysics, particularly protein unfolding/refolding and protein aggregation kinetics. She has expertise in biophysical chemistry, photochemistry, and single molecule spectroscopy, and has worked on protein-ligand interactions and in-vitro detection of metal ions. Her postdoctoral work explored peptide aggregation kinetics related to neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, her research focuses on functional amyloids in bacteria and their role in biofilm formation.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India

DB

Debasmita Bhattacharya

Dr. Debasmita Bhattacharya is Professor in the Department of Basic Science and Humanities at the Institute of Engineering & Management (School of University of Engineering and Management) Kolkata, India. Dr. Bhattacharya obtained her Masters and Doctoral degree in Cellular, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Faculty of Health from York University, Canada. Her post-doctoral research focused on investigating the role of autophagy and mitochondria in maintaining cellular health and impeding diseases. She has also worked on mitochondrial transplantation during her tenure. Bhattacharya has worked as a Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer at York University in the Faculty of Health and Professor at Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Departments. She has published numerous research papers and book chapters in scientific journals from esteemed international publishers. Some of her noteworthy publications are in eminent journals such as Nature Communications, Frontiers in Endocrinology, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, American Journal of Physiology, Stem Cells, etc. She has also served as reviewer and guest editor in various journals and books of international repute.

Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Engineering and Management, India

GB

Gargi Bhattacharya

Dr. Gargi Bhattacharya currently working for Ruby General Hospital as a consultant microbiologist and infection control officer with over 10 years of experience. After obtaining MBBS from West Bengal University of Health Sciences, she earned her MD degree from the School of Tropical Medicine with a University Gold Medal. Driven by a passion for antimicrobial resistance, she actively engages in studies about AMR and has published research on the same.

Affiliations and expertise
Microbiologist, Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, India