Author : Maurizio Cutolo
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)
Book Synopsis Neuroendocrine Immune Basis of the Rheumatic Diseases II by : Maurizio Cutolo
Download or read book Neuroendocrine Immune Basis of the Rheumatic Diseases II written by Maurizio Cutolo and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of a September 21-23, 2001 conference. The papers in this volume examine the basic biochemical pathways from hormone metabolism to immune and inflammatory responses, as well as the effects of cytokines and glucocorticoid interactions in inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Additional papers study the CNS and stress response involvement in autoimmune diseases including SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). Included are two overview articles that review the basic and clinical progress made over the past ten years in understanding and treating the rheumatic diseases.