| Description |
1 online resource (xxxiii, 439 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
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The Genetics and Epidemiology of Atopy and Asthma: -- J.-L. Zhao, K.F. Austen, and B.K. Lam, Prospective on the Functional Characteristics of Human LTC4 Synthase. -- W.O.C.M. Cookson, Genetics and Asthma. -- I.M. Adcock and P.J. Barnes, Transcription Factors in Asthma. -- U. Wahn, Environmental Factors in the Development of Atopy and Asthma in Children. -- Signal Transduction in Immune and Inflammatory Cells: -- M.-H. Jouvin and J.-P. Kinet, Expression and Function of the High-Affinity Receptor for IgE in Asthma. -- J.T. Schroeder, D.W. MacGlashan, Jr., and L.M. Lichtenstein, The Role of Basophil-Cytokine Networks in Asthma. -- A. Mantovani, A. Sica, S. Saccani, S. Orlando, N. Polentarutti, P. Allavena, and S. Sozzani, Regulation of Inflammatory Cytokine Receptor Expression by Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Molecules. -- H.R. Katz, The gp49 Family: A New Pathway for the Inhibition of Mast Cell Activation. -- J.M. Langdon and S. MacDonald, Biologic Properties of the IgE-Dependent Histamine Releasing Factor. -- Chemical Mediators in Allergic Disorders: -- A.F. Walls, J.K. Shute, J. Warner, J.A. Cairns, P.H. Howarth, and S.T. Holgate, Mast Cell and Eosinophil Proteases in the Chronic Allergic Inflammatory Response. -- M. Triggiani and G. Marone, Remodelling of Arachidonic Acid Pools in Inflammatory Cells Migrating into the Lung. -- D. Proud, C.J. Reynolds, J.M. Bathon, and A. Faussner, Kinin Actions in the Human Airways: Modulation by Allergic Inflammation. -- M. Baggiolini, M. Uguccioni, and P. Loetscher, Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors in Allergic Inflammation. -- Molecular Regulation of Cytokine Genes: -- S.N. Georas, T.F. Burke, R. Chen, J. Cumberland, and V. Casolaro, The Molecular Basis of IL-4 Dysregulation in the Atopic Condition. -- D.J. Cousins, D.Z. Staynoff, and T.H. Lee, Regulation of IL-4, IL-5 and GM-CSF in T-Lymphocytes. -- Immune and Inflammatory Cells in Allergic Disorders: -- A.B. Kay, T-Lymphocytes in Chronic Asthma. -- L.B. Schwartz, Mast Cells and Asthma. -- G. Marone, Human Cardiac Mast Cells and Their Role in Severe Allergic Reactions. -- G.J. Gleich, J. Bankers-Fulbright, S. Okada, H. Kita, and L.W. Hunt, Novel Glucocorticomimetic Agents Active on Eosinophils: Potential Uses in the Therapy of Asthma. -- Biophysical and Immunological Alterations in Atopic Patients: -- S. Seidenari, Biophysical Evaluation of Skin Reactivity in Atopic Patients. -- E.W. Gelfand, G. Lack, A. Oshiba, and E. Hamelmann, Role of Allergen-Specific B Cells and IgE in the Development of Allergen-Driven Airway Hyperresponsiveness. -- Cytokines and Inflammation in the Airways: -- J.E. Gern, R.F. Lemanske, and W.W. Busse, Role of Rhinoviruses in Virus-Induced Asthma. -- G. Ciprandi, G. Passalacqua, B. Azzarone, M. Bagnasco, and G.W. Canonica, Molecular Events in Allergic Inflammation: Expression of Adhesion Molecules and Their Modulation. -- J.C. Hogg, V. Macek, A. Dakhama, S. Hayashi, and R.G. Hegele, The Prevalence of Common Respiratory Viral Nucleic Acid in Asthmatic and Non-Asthmatic Human Lungs. -- Prospectives in Therapy of Allergic Disorders: -- R.P. Schleimer and Q. Hamid, Regulation of Allergic Airways Inflammation by Cytokines and Glucocorticoids. -- J.M. Drazen, Interfering with the 5-Lipoxygenase Pathway as a Novel Way to Treat Asthma. -- J.A. Grant, New Aspects of Antihistamines in the Treatment of Asthma. -- W.J. Metzger and J.A. Nyce, DNA Antisense Therapy for Asthma. -- Prospectives in Immunotherapy of Allergic Disorders: -- T.A.E. Platts-Mills, Prospectives in Allergen Specific Treatment. -- P.S. Creticos, Peptide Downregulation of the Immune response. -- E. Raz, Immune Deviation of the Allergic Response by DNA Immunization |
| Summary |
This book updates the previous coverage of the mechanisms and mediators of asthma and its treatment. It presents articles by the foremost names in the field. Key Features * Updates the previous coverage of the mechanisms and mediators of asthma and its treatment * Presents articles by the foremost names in the field * Includes over 92 figures and 12 tables |
| Notes |
"Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Asthma, Hotel Regina Isabella, Ischia (Naples), Italy, May 24-28 1997"--Page ii |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Asthma -- Congresses
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Allergy -- Congresses
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Asthma.
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Allergy.
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Asthma
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Hypersensitivity
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MEDICAL -- Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Respiratory.
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Allergy
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Asthma
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proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Marone, G. (Gianni)
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| ISBN |
9780124733404 |
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0124733409 |
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9781435608054 |
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1435608054 |
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1281033278 |
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9781281033277 |
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9786611033279 |
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6611033270 |
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0080527647 |
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9780080527642 |
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