Cytokines in Pulmonary Disease

Focusing on the role of the cytokine network in promoting immunity. This collection investigates the behavior of inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis and resolution of pathogen-specific pulmonary infections. It is for specialists in pulmonary and critical care medicine, infectious diseases, surgery, and others.

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Focusing on the role of the cytokine network in promoting immunity, this superb interdisciplinary collection intensively investigates the behavior of inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis and resolution of pathogen-specific pulmonary infections-highlighting recent basic findings and discussing the latest results of clinical trials.
Defines the vital role that cytokines play in host defense and the pathophysiology of infections associated with pulmonary disease, emphasizing the potential of immunomodulators and gene therapy in treatment.
Cytokines in Pulmonary Disease
provides state-of-the-art knowledge of the field of cytokines and pulmonary diseases in a single, authoritative source

reviews the roles of cytokines in pathogen-specific infections, including tuberculosis, HIV-related infections, fungal pneumonias, cystic fibrosis, and other disorders

assesses the rationale and efficacy of new approaches in both the prevention and treatment of pulmonary infectious disease

examines the clinical applications and impact of cytokines in pulmonary disease

and more.
Written by leading international authorities in their respective fields, Cytokines in Pulmonary Disease will find a place on the bookshelves of specialists in pulmonary and critical care medicine, infectious diseases, surgery, immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, and medical school and graduate students in these disciplines.