Fibrogenesis: Cellular and Molecular Basis (Medical Intelligence Unit) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0306478617 ISBN 13: 9780306478611

Publisher: Springer, 2005

Synopsis

Fibrogenesis: Cellular and Molecular Basis is the first volume to provide a synopsis of the rapid progress that has been documented in fibrogenesis over last couple of years, which significantly enhanced our understanding of the pathomechanisms of fibrotic diseases. Knowledge on molecular and celluar basis of fibrotic diseases has provided opportunities to develop selective and effective gene-based therapeutic options.

The chapters in this book have been selected to provide comprehensive information on fibrogenesis, which is not limited to any specific organ. Individual chapters present mechanisms of fibrotic diseases involving lung, liver, kidney, heart, blood vessels, and more. The relevance and significance of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, transcriptional factors, fibrogenic molecules, signaling cascade, and matrix remodeling in fibrogenesis are explained in depth, providing the reader with current and updated information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0306478617
• ISBN 13: 9780306478611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232
• Editor: Razzaque Moshe S.