Ping Zeng

Qilu University of Technology China

Dr. Ping Zeng is currently an associate professor at the Qilu Institute of Technology. Dr. Zeng completed his PhD at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. After that, he was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the School of Pharmacy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on the potential application of peptide-based molecules as novel antibacterial agents. Dr. Zeng has published more than 40 papers in renowned journals including Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Healthcare Materials, Biotechnology Advances, etc. Now, he serves as the associate editor of Frontiers in Nutrition, a youth editor board member of Biomaterials Translational and a guest editor of Pharmacological Research.

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Escherichia coli is a mirror which could reflect grand themes of biology. By investigating this important microorganism, we find lessons about our relationship with microbes. As we stand on the brink of a new era of biology, understanding Escherichia coli becomes imperative. This book invites you to reconsider a microbe which co-exists with us from birth to death. Here, you will encounter Escherichia coli as a guardian, ally or enemy. In any case, the knowledge and perspectives mentioned in the book will further deepen your understanding of Escherichia coli. All the authors who have contributed to this book believe that readers can benefit from reading it.

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Escherichia coli - From Normal Intestinal Bacteria to Lethal Microbes

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Dual Nature of Escherichia coli: Useful Biological Tool versus Notorious Pathogen

By Hui Chen, Yaqi Zhao, Zixuan Yan, Tianran Zhao, Yuge Liu, Lanxi Zhang and Ping Zeng

This introductory chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Escherichia coli (E. coli), highlighting its dual nature as both a nonpathogenic and pathogenic microorganism. Nonpathogenic strains are crucial components of the intestinal microbiota. Moreover, as a model species in modern biology, E. coli plays a central role in diverse biomedical fields, such as genetic and molecular research, recombinant protein expression, and metabolic engineering. In addition to its significance in the health sector, E. coli possesses substantial biotechnological potential, with diverse applications spanning industrial synthesis, energy production, and environmental remediation, including power generation and wastewater treatment. On the contrary, by investigating the epidemiological and clinical implications of pathogenic strains, this chapter also underscores the significant public health threat posed by these strains and highlights the urgent need to develop innovative therapeutic strategies to combat resistance mechanisms, including drug-resistant plasmids. Overall, this chapter elucidates the dual nature of E. coli and underscores its significance in advancing our understanding of bacteriology, as well as in tackling global health and sustainability challenges.

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Escherichia coli - From Normal Intestinal Bacteria to Lethal Microbes

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