Umfang:
Online-Ressource (XIV, 250 S.)
Ausgabe:
Online-Ausg. Karger eBooks Collection 1997-2009
ISBN:
9783318005103
Serie:
Chemical immunology and allergy 76
Inhalt:
Eosinophils represent approximately 1% of peripheral blood leukocytes and play a central proinflammatory and immunoregulatory role in various immune disorders. This volume provides the reader with a comprehensive survey of the major aspects of human eosinophilic biology and immunology as well as the most clinically relevant aspects of eosinophil-related disorders. Expert contributions cover the ultrastructural and phenotypic characteristics of human eosinophils, and their fundamental biochemical features including receptors for IgE and chemokines. The production of cytokines and their role in the activation of eosinophils are reviewed. Furthermore, the classic eosinophil-related disorders such as hypereosinophilia, drug reactions, allergic disorders and some cardiovascular diseases are described. Each of the chapters is written by an investigator actively engaged in research on the topic under consideration. The well-edited and stimulating material compiled in this volume will be of interest to all those working in allergology, immunology, biochemistry and pulmonary medicine
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9783805569743
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9783805569743
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1159/isbn.978-3-318-00510-3