Auto Immunity In The Endocrine System

Author : R. Volpe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 188 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642816246

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Auto-immunity in the Endocrine System by R. Volpe Pdf

The present monograph will concern itself with those disorders of the endocrine system, either associated with destruction, interference with function or hyper function, which are considered to be due to auto-immune processes. Endocrinopathies Non-endocrine auto-immune disorders associated with the endocrinopathies Graves' (Basedow's, Parry's) disease Pernicious anaemia Hashimoto's thyroiditis Vitiligo Idiopathic Addison's disease Myaesthenia gravis Insulinopenic diabetes mellitus Sjogren's syndrome Auto-immune oophoritis and orchitis Rheumatoid arthritis Auto-immune hypoparathyroidism Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura Auto-immune hypophysitis Chronic active hepatitis Possibly some cases of infertility Primary biliary cirrhosis due to anti-sperm antibodies Reproduced with permission from Volpe (1977) The above table indicates those organ-specific endocrinopathies considered to be due to auto-immune factors, as well as those non-endocrine, organ-specific auto-immune disorders which may be associated with them (Volpe 1977). It is evident that such disorders, occurring without any obvious external cause, raise the very elementary question of how immune processes directed against self constituents could be initiated. Generally, of course, the immune system acts as a regulatory and defence mechanism, and disorders of auto-immunity represent breakdowns in this regulatory system. The following chapters will be concerned with the individual components ofthe endocrine system so affected by auto-immune processes; it will first be necessary to provide an initial chapter for the purpose of summarizing some general principles of immunology, in order to place the immune disorders of the endocrine system in context.

Author : W. Savino,F. Guaraldi
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 180 pages
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Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783318060140

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Endocrine Immunology by W. Savino,F. Guaraldi Pdf

In the last decades, several in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed the existence of a very complex network between the neuroendocrine and immune system. Important molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions, in both physiological and pathological conditions, have also been described. Indeed, hormones play a pivotal role in the development and functional regulation of the immune system – both innate and acquired responses. Immune system cells present specific hormone receptors and themselves produce some hormones, thus influencing hormone secretion. More recently, the modulation of hormone secretion has been attempted for treating associated autoimmune disorders, further supporting the strong interplay between the endocrine and immune system. Distinguished experts, who have published extensively in their fields, have contributed comprehensive chapters to this volume. The focus is on the various aspects of endocrine-neuro-immune connections, providing an updated panorama - from basics to clinical applications - of current knowledge and still debated issues.

Author : Robert Volpe'
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 374 pages
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Release : 1990-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0849368499

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Autoimmune Diseases of the Endocrine System by Robert Volpe' Pdf

This book is a comprehensive, easy-to-read discussion of the organ-specific autoimmune endocrine diseases emphasizing new contributions and trends for research and management. It begins with a brief chapter introducing the general principles of immunology, followed by discussions covering topics such as immunogenetics and animal models and how they can be applied toward interpreting human autoimmune endocrine diseases, autoimmune thyroid diseases, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus hypophysitis, and Addison's disease. The book also discusses future trends toward gaining an understanding of these disorders and possible therapeutic principles. It is well-illustrated and will prove to be a useful reference source for internists, endocrinologists, and postgraduate students interested in human autoimmune endocrine diseases.

Author : Robert Volpé
Publisher : Springer Verlag
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 1981
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387106774

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Auto-immunity in the Endocrine System by Robert Volpé Pdf

Author : A.P. Weetman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 296 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789401150446

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Endocrine Autoimmunity and Associated Conditions by A.P. Weetman Pdf

Autoimmunity is the most common cause of endocrine disorders. This volume provides an up-to-date summary of recent advances in this important field. In addition, it describes developments in our understanding of conditions such as vitiligo and pernicious anaemia which are frequently associated with autoimmune endocrinopathies. There is a detailed review of animal models of endocrine disease which have contributed greatly to current knowledge. Furthermore, the aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of the clinical disorders are discussed in depth. The book will be of interest to anyone working in the areas of endocrinology and immunology.

Author : George S. Eisenbarth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781603274784

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Immunoendocrinology: Scientific and Clinical Aspects by George S. Eisenbarth Pdf

Immunoendocrinology is a rapidly developing field of research that seeks to understand the intersection of the immune and endocrine systems. Immunoendocrinology: Scientific and Clinical Aspects explores in detail the current knowledge of immunoendocrinology, namely endocrine disorders produced by disorders of immune function. Chapters cover both basic pathophysiology informed by studies of animal models as well as current understanding of multiple related clinical diseases—their pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy. Immunoendocrinology: Scientific and Clinical Aspects captures the central role of immunoendocrinologic processes in the pathogenesis of not only type 1 diabetes but in a range of other autoimmune and endocrine disorders.

Author : George S. Eisenbarth
Publisher : Landes Bioscience
Page : 292 pages
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Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015049978862

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Endocrine and Organ Specific Autoimmunity by George S. Eisenbarth Pdf

A dozen studies report on recent research findings for clinicians and scientists working in immunology. They discuss such topics as the immunobiology of autoimmunity, autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome types I and II, insights into the molecular mechanisms of the autoimmune thyroid diseases, type I d

Author : Anthony P. Weetman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597455176

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Autoimmune Diseases in Endocrinology by Anthony P. Weetman Pdf

This is a comprehensive and novel text that examines key features that predispose individuals to autoimmune diseases. The first section details the basic mechanism of autoimmunity and examines immunogenetic and environmental factors in autoimmunity. The next section examines autoimmune thyroid disease. The third section takes a look at Type 1 diabetes mellitus. In the final section, authors explain other autoimmune endocrinopathies.

Author : Robert Volpé
Publisher : Marcel Dekker
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015009553135

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Autoimmunity and Endocrine Disease by Robert Volpé Pdf

Author : Robert Volpé
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999-06-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781592597048

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Autoimmune Endocrinopathies by Robert Volpé Pdf

Dr. Robert Volpé and his distinguished contributors comprehensively review the latest thinking about the theoretical, experimental, and clinical aspects of autoimmune endocrine disorders. These world-renowned experts examine the pathogenesis and immunogenetics of these diseases, discuss the role of sex hormones in autoimmunity, and elucidate the nature of autoantigens. They also provide clinical detail on a wide variety of autoimmune endocrinopathies, including autoimmune thyroid disease, Graves' ophthalmopathy and dermopathy, human insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and autoimmune adrenocortical failure. Postpartum autoimmune endocrine syndromes, autoimmune hypophysitis, and the polyglandular autoimmune syndromes are also discussed in detail. Comprehensive and authoritative, Autoimmune Endocrinopathies provides today's most up-to-date understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of autoimmune endocrine diseases.

Author : C. Jane Welsh,Mary Meagher,Esther Sternberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 280 pages
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Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387483344

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Neural and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Host Defense and Autoimmunity by C. Jane Welsh,Mary Meagher,Esther Sternberg Pdf

This book provides a lucid summary of behavioral, neural and endocrine regulation of immune responses and of the effects of immune system activity on neural and endocrine functions and behavior. The underlying premise is that the brain and immune system represent a single, integrated system of defense. The discussion includes such topics and stress induced modulation of innate resistance and adaptive immunity in influenza viral infections.

Author : George S. Eisenbarth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1597341959

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Endocrine and Organ Specific Autoimmunity by George S. Eisenbarth Pdf

Organ specific autoimmune disorders as a group are responsible for a major portion of all debilitating and at times life threatening chronic diseases. Over the past decade more has been learned concerning the molecular pathogenesis of these disorders than during the past 100 years.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0080559328

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Endocrine Manifestations of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases by Anonim Pdf

This book is one of the first to evaluate the role of Steroids in autoimmune rheumatic diseases from the basic mechanisms to the clinical involvements and focuses on the importance of steroidal hormones in the pathogenesis and therapeutic management of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. In particular, the chapters analyze the mechanisms of action and the involvement of adrenal steroids (glucocorticoids) in the neuroendocrine immune system, including effects on the elderly. The perturbations of the HPA axis as a source of altered steroidal synthesis will be discussed and related to some interesting pathological conditions that commonly complicate the autoimmune rheumatic diseases such as psychosis or fibromyalgia. Concerning the role of gonadal steroids (sex hormones), several chapters will discuss clinical and epidemiological evidences of their role, as well as their effects as risk factors in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including a section on pediatrics. *The premier issue evaluating the role of steroids in autoimmune rheumatic diseases from the basic mechanisms to the clinical involvements *Documents the latest research and indicate recent and coming new therapeutic-biological approaches to the therapy *The book will present therapeutic perspectives concerning the new glucocorticoids, and the effects of biological drugs on their synthesis

Author : I. Berczi,Andor Szentivanyi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 618 pages
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Release : 2003-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080542515

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The Immune-Neuroendocrine Circuitry by I. Berczi,Andor Szentivanyi Pdf

The book summarises the current understanding of the Nervous -, Endocrine and Immune systems with emphasis on shared mediators and receptors and functional interaction. In addition to the fundamental physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms, which are presented in detail, some clinically relevant subjects are also presented, such as inflammation, asthma and allergy, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency and the acute phase response. • A comprehensive presentation of neuroimmune biology • Introduces the subject matter to the uninformed reader • Contains basic information, theoretical considerations and up-to-date clinical chapters • The clinical chapters will be helpful to practising physicians

Author : Charles J. Grossman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 227 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461226161

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Bilateral Communication Between the Endocrine and Immune Systems by Charles J. Grossman Pdf

Bilateral Communication Between the Endocrine and Immune Systems, Volume 7 in the Springer-Verlag Endocrinology and Metabolism Series, offers the most current information and recent advances in the area of communication and regulation between the Immune and Endocrine Systems. Immune-Endocrine Interactions are reported to play pivotal roles in both activation and down-regulation of immune responses and this volume provides the most up-to-date research and findings on the immune-endocrine relationship. The contributing authors are internationally recognized experts in this area and have written chapters on such diverse topics as Interactions between the Pituitary and Immune Systems, Effects of Estrogens and Androgens on Immune Response, The Role of Sex Steroids in Immune System Regulation, and Neuroendocrine and Thymus Interactions During Development and Aging. This volume is a must for all endocrinologists and endocrinology residents.