Mechanisms of Lymphocyte Activation and Immune Regulation VIII : Autoimmunity 2000 and Beyond /
Advances in biochemistry, cell biology, genome-wide mutagenesis - coupled with molecular technology, including gene microarray and transgenic and knock-out animals - have been instrumental in understanding the cellular processes and molecular pathways of self-tolerance and autoimmune diseases. The m...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
Springer US : Imprint : Springer,
2001.
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| Series: | Advances in experimental medicine and biology ;
490. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Advances in biochemistry, cell biology, genome-wide mutagenesis - coupled with molecular technology, including gene microarray and transgenic and knock-out animals - have been instrumental in understanding the cellular processes and molecular pathways of self-tolerance and autoimmune diseases. The molecular definition of these pathways and processes has led to novel treatments for certain auto-immune diseases that are based on the pathogenesis of diseases rather than on broad-spectrum immunosuppression. This book reviews many of these current developments and proposes future novel approaches for understanding the pathogenesis of auto-immune diseases and designing novel therapy. This book covers three major areas of auto-immunity: the basic mechanisms of immunological tolerance, pathogenesis of auto-immune diseases, and some novel therapies. <br/> This book should be useful for immunologists, molecular biologists, rheumatologists, and clinical scientists. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (136 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781461512431 (electronic bk.) 1461512433 (electronic bk.) |