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Inflammatory Mechanisms in Asthma

PUBLISHER CRC Press (05/27/1998)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)
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This timely volume brings together the latest basic and clinical insights on the cellular and mediator mechanisms involved in the induction and persistence of airway dysfunction of asthma by over 90 experts in the field-paving the way for developing novel and more effective antiinflammatory therapeutic agents and strategies.
Furnishing a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the expanding and interrelated components underlying asthma pathogenesis, Inflammatory Mechanisms in Asthma

  • describes how evidence on airway inflammation is obtained with invasive and noninvasive procedures, such as bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum analysis
  • reviews the complex interactions of inflammatory cells that contribute to chronic inflammation and bronchial hyperreactivity, including eosinophils, basophils, neutrophils, fibroblasts, epithelial cells, and macrophages
  • considers mast cells, cytokines, neural factors, leukotrienes, kinins, and other mediators that regulate the development, establishment, or resolution of asthma exacerbations
  • presents new information suggesting that airway changes in asthma can lead to remodeling or airway fibrosis
  • and more!
    Enhanced with over 4700 references, tables, drawings, and photographs, this compelling investigation into the pathophysiology of asthma is an indispensable resource for pulmonologists, physiologists, immunologists, allergists, epidemiologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.
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    ISBN-13: 9780824701222
    ISBN-10: 0824701224
    Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
    Content Language: English
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    Page Count: 998
    Carton Quantity: 12
    Product Dimensions: 6.88 x 2.11 x 8.98 inches
    Weight: 4.10 pound(s)
    Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents, Illustrated
    Country of Origin: US
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    BISAC Categories
    Medical | Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine
    Medical | Immunology
    Medical | Chemical & Biochemical
    Dewey Decimal: 661.238
    Library of Congress Control Number: 98016880
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    This timely volume brings together the latest basic and clinical insights on the cellular and mediator mechanisms involved in the induction and persistence of airway dysfunction of asthma by over 90 experts in the field-paving the way for developing novel and more effective antiinflammatory therapeutic agents and strategies.
    Furnishing a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the expanding and interrelated components underlying asthma pathogenesis, Inflammatory Mechanisms in Asthma

  • describes how evidence on airway inflammation is obtained with invasive and noninvasive procedures, such as bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum analysis
  • reviews the complex interactions of inflammatory cells that contribute to chronic inflammation and bronchial hyperreactivity, including eosinophils, basophils, neutrophils, fibroblasts, epithelial cells, and macrophages
  • considers mast cells, cytokines, neural factors, leukotrienes, kinins, and other mediators that regulate the development, establishment, or resolution of asthma exacerbations
  • presents new information suggesting that airway changes in asthma can lead to remodeling or airway fibrosis
  • and more!
    Enhanced with over 4700 references, tables, drawings, and photographs, this compelling investigation into the pathophysiology of asthma is an indispensable resource for pulmonologists, physiologists, immunologists, allergists, epidemiologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.
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    Editor: Busse, William W.
    Busse is the Charles E. Reed Professor of Medicine, Head, Allergy and Immunology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison.
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    Editor: Holgate, Stephen T.
    STEPHEN T. HOLGATE, MD, DSc, FRCP, is Medical Research Council Professor of Immunopharmacology and Honorary Consultant Physician at Southampton University Hospital Trust. He is the Chairman of Science Council s Science in Health Group, as well as a member of Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. His research works have focused on cellular and mediator mechanisms of allergy and asthma, with specific emphasis on applications to diagnosis and treatment. S. T. Holgate is the Co-editor of "Clinical and Experimental Allergy", in addition to being on the editorial board of over 25 journals. He has published over 800 peer-reviewed papers besides editing more than 50 books on asthma.
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