Adhesion Molecules: Function and Inhibition

Klaus Ley

ISBN 10: 376437974X / ISBN 13: 9783764379742

Published by Birkhäuser Basel, Springer Basel, 2007

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Inflammatory cell recruitment requires the concerted action of at least five major sets of adhesion molecules: integrins, immunoglobulin-like molecules, selectins, carbohydrate structures serving as selectin ligands, and certain ectoenzymes. This volume gives a comprehensive overview on the most relevant leukocyte and endothelial adhesion molecules. The chapters are written by leaders in the field and focus on the biology, structure, function, and regulation of adhesion molecules. Currently approved adhesion molecule-based therapies are reviewed and an outlook for future approaches is also provided.The book is of interest to clinicians and scientists from immunology, physiology, cancer research, rheumatology, allergology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, pulmonology and cardiology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Adhesion Molecules: Function and Inhibition
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel, Springer Basel
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 376437974X
• ISBN 13: 9783764379742
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 257W x 170H x 23D millimeters 257 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 748 grams

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Inflammatory cell recruitment requires the concerted action of at least five major sets of adhesion molecules: integrins, immunoglobulin-like molecules, selectins, carbohydrate structures serving as selectin ligands, and certain ectoenzymes. This volume gives a comprehensive overview on the most relevant leukocyte and endothelial adhesion molecules. The chapters are written by leaders in the field and focus on the biology, structure, function, and regulation of adhesion molecules. Currently approved adhesion molecule-based therapies are reviewed and an outlook for future approaches is also provided.

The book is of interest to clinicians and scientists from immunology, physiology, cancer research, rheumatology, allergology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, pulmonology and cardiology.