Since publication of the 4th Edition of The Autoimmune Diseases in 2006, the understanding of the immune mechanisms underlying autoimmunity and autoimmune disease has significantly deepened and broadened. This fully revised 5th Edition incorporates new material and combines common themes underlying inductive and effector mechanisms and therapies that relate generally to the autoimmune disorders. It discusses the biological basis of disease at genetic, molecular, cellular, and epidemiologic levels and includes expanded coverage of autoinflammatory disease and autoimmune responses to tumors. Gives a thorough and an important overview on the entire field, framing individual disease chapters with information that compares and contrasts each disorder and therapyProvides thorough, up-to-date information on specific diseases, along with clinical applications, in an easily found reference for clinicians and researchers interested in certain diseasesKeeps readers abreast of current trends and emerging areas in the fieldEnsures that content is not only up-to-date, but applicable and relevant INDICE: Part I. Immunologic Basis of Autoimmunity Part II A.Immune Cells and Immune Responses Part II B. Non-Antigen-Specific Recognition Part III. Initiation of Autoimmunity Part IV. Facilitation of Autoimmunity Part V. Experimental Models of Autoimmunity Part VI. Multisystem Autoimmune Diseases Part VII. Endocrine System Part VIII. Blood Disorders Part IX. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Part X. Gastrointestinal System Part XI. Skin Diseases Part XII. Nephropathies and Reproductive System Part XIII. Cardiovascular System and Lungs Part XIV. Unclassified Expressions of Autoimmunity Part XV. Diagnosis, Prevention and Therapy
- ISBN: 978-0-12-384929-8
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1328
- Fecha Publicación: 27/01/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés