Cytokine Frontiers

Regulation of Immune Responses in Health and Disease

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Immunology, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry
Cover of the book Cytokine Frontiers by , Springer Japan
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9784431544425
Publisher: Springer Japan Publication: October 28, 2013
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9784431544425
Publisher: Springer Japan
Publication: October 28, 2013
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book guides the reader through the latest research on the cytokine network, covering signaling pathways, control of the immune response, and potential therapeutics. Different cytokines stimulate diverse responses in various phases of inflammation and immunity, including the innate immune response, the generation of effector T cells, and the development of antibodies by the humoral immune system. It is now clear that the pathophysiology of many infectious, autoimmune, allergic, and malignant diseases can be largely explained by which cytokines are induced and subsequently regulate the cellular responses. In clinical medicine, cytokines are involved in a wide spectrum of diseases. This book describes in three parts the properties and roles of 15 key cytokines under physiological and pathological conditions. Part I presents nine cytokines associated with inflammatory disorders, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the recently identified new helper T (Th) subset: Th17 cells. Part II gives details of three cytokines associated with allergic disorders, including Th2 responses and recently identified types of innate cells. Part III describes three cytokines that are associated with immunological tolerance and anti-inflammation, including regulatory T (Treg) cells, IL-10-producing Treg (Tr1) cells, and inducible IL-35-producing Treg (iTr35) cells. Cytokines are considered to be important as therapeutic targets for specific agonists or antagonists in numerous immune and inflammatory diseases. The ultimate goal of this book is to facilitate the development of therapeutic treatments for such diseases which has been limited by an insufficient understanding of the biology of cytokines and the complicated network that they create.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book guides the reader through the latest research on the cytokine network, covering signaling pathways, control of the immune response, and potential therapeutics. Different cytokines stimulate diverse responses in various phases of inflammation and immunity, including the innate immune response, the generation of effector T cells, and the development of antibodies by the humoral immune system. It is now clear that the pathophysiology of many infectious, autoimmune, allergic, and malignant diseases can be largely explained by which cytokines are induced and subsequently regulate the cellular responses. In clinical medicine, cytokines are involved in a wide spectrum of diseases. This book describes in three parts the properties and roles of 15 key cytokines under physiological and pathological conditions. Part I presents nine cytokines associated with inflammatory disorders, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the recently identified new helper T (Th) subset: Th17 cells. Part II gives details of three cytokines associated with allergic disorders, including Th2 responses and recently identified types of innate cells. Part III describes three cytokines that are associated with immunological tolerance and anti-inflammation, including regulatory T (Treg) cells, IL-10-producing Treg (Tr1) cells, and inducible IL-35-producing Treg (iTr35) cells. Cytokines are considered to be important as therapeutic targets for specific agonists or antagonists in numerous immune and inflammatory diseases. The ultimate goal of this book is to facilitate the development of therapeutic treatments for such diseases which has been limited by an insufficient understanding of the biology of cytokines and the complicated network that they create.

More books from Springer Japan

Cover of the book Confronting Emerging Zoonoses by
Cover of the book Chembiomolecular Science by
Cover of the book Climate Change and Biodiversity by
Cover of the book Advances in Computational Social Science by
Cover of the book Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass by
Cover of the book ICG Fluorescence Imaging and Navigation Surgery by
Cover of the book Computer Aided Surgery by
Cover of the book Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robots by
Cover of the book Advances in Happiness Research by
Cover of the book TGF-β in Human Disease by
Cover of the book Neurochemical Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit by
Cover of the book Restoration and Development of the Degraded Loess Plateau, China by
Cover of the book Search for Charginos Nearly Mass-Degenerate with the Lightest Neutralino by
Cover of the book Group-Sequential Clinical Trials with Multiple Co-Objectives by
Cover of the book Large A.C. Machines by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy