Pulmonary Defences
Published on 25. April 1997
Book
Hardback
X, 354 pages
978-0-471-97000-2 (ISBN)
Description
Pulmonary defence mechanisms are set off by hypersensitivity diseases, deficiency diseases and opportunistic infections, the latter two often being related. This volume covers the basic mechanisms of defence, such as biochemical and cellular mechanisms, and also discusses the pathology, symptoms and management of the various diseases and infections.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.6 cm
Width: 15.8 cm
Weight
717 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-97000-2 (9780471970002)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Physical Defences - Physical Defences of the Lung Biochemical Defences; Biochemical Defences of the Lung. Immunoglobulins Cellular Defences - Cellular Elements; Introduction and Anatomy; Monocytes/Macrophages; Lymphocytes Including NK; Homing; Recirculation; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Mast Cells; Epithelial Cells. MHC - Antigen Processing; Presentation; Antibody Production; T Cell Functions; TCR; Cell Interactions. Experimental Models - Animal Models of Immune Defences to Infection. Role of PMN, Lymphocytes, Igs Complement etc. Resolution of Inflammation/Immune Reactions - Apoptosis; Tissue Repair; Inhibition of Cell Recruitment. Pathogenic Aspects Of Inhaled Agents - Relationship to Host Defences of: Bacteria; Viruses; Helminths; Antigens/Allergens.