Innate Immunity and the Eye
Will be published approx. on 30. April 2013
Book
Hardback
250 pages
978-93-5090-309-4 (ISBN)
Description
The innate immune system comprises the cells and mechanisms that are the first line of defence against infection by other organisms.
This book provides a comprehensive synopsis of eye diseases, their immunological mechanisms and the role of the immune cells and mediators. Beginning with an introduction to the role of the innate immune system, the following chapters discuss the different types of immune cells in the eye and their role in the etiopathogenesis of various diseases including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
Edited by Manfred Zierhut, recognised expert from the University of Tuebingen Germany, this book is presented in an easy to read format, enabling practitioners to understand even the most sophisticated eye disorders from an immunological perspective.
Key points
Comprehensive synopsis of the role of the innate immune system in eye diseases
Covers different types of immune cells
Edited by internationally recognised specialist in Germany
This book provides a comprehensive synopsis of eye diseases, their immunological mechanisms and the role of the immune cells and mediators. Beginning with an introduction to the role of the innate immune system, the following chapters discuss the different types of immune cells in the eye and their role in the etiopathogenesis of various diseases including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
Edited by Manfred Zierhut, recognised expert from the University of Tuebingen Germany, this book is presented in an easy to read format, enabling practitioners to understand even the most sophisticated eye disorders from an immunological perspective.
Key points
Comprehensive synopsis of the role of the innate immune system in eye diseases
Covers different types of immune cells
Edited by internationally recognised specialist in Germany
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
41 Abbildungen, 12 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder
12 Halftones, color; 41 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
425 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5090-309-4 (9789350903094)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Manfred Zierhut MD PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology, Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tuebingen, Germany
Friedrich Paulsen MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Anatomy II, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany
Jerry Y Niederkorn PhD
The George A. and Nancy P. Shutt Professor of Medical Science, Departments of Ophthalmology and Microbiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, USA
Ulrich Schraermeyer PhD
Professor, Centre for Ophthalmology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Germany
Professor of Ophthalmology, Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tuebingen, Germany
Friedrich Paulsen MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Anatomy II, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany
Jerry Y Niederkorn PhD
The George A. and Nancy P. Shutt Professor of Medical Science, Departments of Ophthalmology and Microbiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, USA
Ulrich Schraermeyer PhD
Professor, Centre for Ophthalmology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Germany
Content
Chapter 1: Role of the Innate Immune System
Chapter 2: Microglial Homeostasis: Lessons from the Mouse Retina
Chapter 3: Keratinocyte-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides as Effectors in Innate Skin Defence
Chapter 4: The Role of Mucins in the Innate Immune System
Chapter 5: Natural Killer Cells
Chapter 6: Role of T Cells and Dendritic Cells in Immune-Mediated Diseases
Chapter 7: Toll-like Receptors: Structure and Ligand Specificities
Chapter 8: Macrophages, Autoimmunity and Control of Tissue Damage
Chapter 9: The Innate Immune Response to Cancer
Chapter 10: Role of TNF in Host Resistance to Tuberculosis Infection: Membrane TNF is Sufficient to Control Infection
Chapter 11: Innate Immunity of the External Eye
Chapter 12: Innate Immune System and its Impact on Immune Privilege in the Eye
Chapter 13: Myeloid-Derived Cells in the Eye-Distribution, Turnover and Functional Correlates
Chapter 14: Linking the Innate and Adaptive Immune Response during the Immunopathogenesis of Dry Eye Disease
Chapter 15: Innate Immune Control of Herpes Simplex Virus Replication in the Cornea
Chapter 16: Role of the Innate Immune System in Corneal Transplantation
Chapter 17: The Innate Immune Response and Autoimmune Uveitis
Chapter 18: Innate Immunity of the Eye Glaucoma
Chapter 19: The Innate Immunity System and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chapter 2: Microglial Homeostasis: Lessons from the Mouse Retina
Chapter 3: Keratinocyte-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides as Effectors in Innate Skin Defence
Chapter 4: The Role of Mucins in the Innate Immune System
Chapter 5: Natural Killer Cells
Chapter 6: Role of T Cells and Dendritic Cells in Immune-Mediated Diseases
Chapter 7: Toll-like Receptors: Structure and Ligand Specificities
Chapter 8: Macrophages, Autoimmunity and Control of Tissue Damage
Chapter 9: The Innate Immune Response to Cancer
Chapter 10: Role of TNF in Host Resistance to Tuberculosis Infection: Membrane TNF is Sufficient to Control Infection
Chapter 11: Innate Immunity of the External Eye
Chapter 12: Innate Immune System and its Impact on Immune Privilege in the Eye
Chapter 13: Myeloid-Derived Cells in the Eye-Distribution, Turnover and Functional Correlates
Chapter 14: Linking the Innate and Adaptive Immune Response during the Immunopathogenesis of Dry Eye Disease
Chapter 15: Innate Immune Control of Herpes Simplex Virus Replication in the Cornea
Chapter 16: Role of the Innate Immune System in Corneal Transplantation
Chapter 17: The Innate Immune Response and Autoimmune Uveitis
Chapter 18: Innate Immunity of the Eye Glaucoma
Chapter 19: The Innate Immunity System and Age-Related Macular Degeneration