Cytokines
A. Meager(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-471-93244-4 (ISBN)
Description
In the last few years molecular biologists have discovered a great deal of information about cytokine structures and genes, along with a clarification of the roles of individual cytokines. The possibility that cytokines are involved in the immunopathology of a number of diseases and could therefore be used in new therapeutic techniques has provided the incentive for extensive investigation of these molecules. This book provides an introduction to the cell and molecular biology of cytokines. The text is designed for students, research workers and clinicians who are entering this field for the first time or for those wishing to update their knowledge.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-93244-4 (9780471932444)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Author
Immunology Division, National Institute of Biological Standards and Control, England
Content
The cytokine concept, cell proliferation, growth factors and oncogenes; hameopoietic growth factors; lymphocyte activation; mediators of the immune response and inflammatory reactions; antiviral, antimicrobial and antitumour cytokines; cytokine interactions; roles of cytokines in disease; therapeutic applications of cytokines.