Author : George C. Tsokos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592590187
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)
Book Synopsis Principles of Molecular Rheumatology by : George C. Tsokos
Download or read book Principles of Molecular Rheumatology written by George C. Tsokos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-07-24 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Tsokos and a panel of authoritative clinicians and researchers synthesize the latest findings from across cell and molecular biology with the basic principles of rheumatology to create the first textbook of molecular rheumatology. These established experts describe the biochemical mechanisms by which apoptosis, cell signaling, complement, lipids, and viruses contribute to disease expression, and detail both immune and nonimmune cell function in rheumatic diseases. Their review of the major rheumatic diseases integrates the cellular, biochemical, and molecular biological mechanisms that are important in rheumatic disease pathogenesis. Path-breaking and illuminating, Principles of Molecular Rheumatology expands the envelope of clinical understanding to reveal the biological roots underlying rheumatologic disease, as well as the nature and roles of the powerful new therapeutics now emerging for its optimal treatment.