Biology Of C Reactive Protein In Health And Disease

Author : Waliza Ansar,Shyamasree Ghosh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788132226802

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Biology of C Reactive Protein in Health and Disease by Waliza Ansar,Shyamasree Ghosh Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive study of C-reactive protein (CRP) belonging to the pentraxin family, including a brief history of CRP, its structure, synthesis and evolution. Focusing on the emerging role of CRP and its clinical application in the field of disease biology, it details the pathophysiological role of CRP in a host of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers, rheumatoid arthritis and infectious diseases and others. It also discusses the role of innate immunity and acute phase response (APR) and their key mediators in the host body in response to tissue injury, infection, trauma or surgery, immunological disorders or neoplastic growth. CRP’s significance in inflammation is highlighted, and its importance as a clinical marker in cardiovascular disease, its functional significance in Leishmania and Plasmodium infections, its association with the development of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus, and its role in cancer are discussed in detail. The book also includes clinical data studies and presents the latest research advances to further readers’ understanding of CRP.

Author : Waliza Ansar,Shyamasree Ghosh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811567872

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Clinical Significance of C-reactive Protein by Waliza Ansar,Shyamasree Ghosh Pdf

This book explores the latest developments in the field the acute phase protein (APP), C-reactive protein or CRP in different diseases, highlighting the structural and functional aspects of CRP in disease biology. Divided into 5 sections, the book examines important topics such as the role of CRP in neurodegenerative, cardiac and parasitic diseases, as well as in cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, and the expression of CRP in pediatric respiratory diseases. In addition it discusses the clinical role of CRP in diagnostics and therapeutics, sepsis, ICU and ITU patients, and also as a primary marker for inflammation. Given its scope, this book will appeal to scholars in various fields of medicine and biology.

Author : Paul M. Ridker,Nader Rifai
Publisher : Saint-Laurent, Québec : MediEdition
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : C-reactive protein
ISBN : 0978009002

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C-reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Disease by Paul M. Ridker,Nader Rifai Pdf

Author : Karen L. Roos,Allan R. Tunkel
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780444520159

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Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System by Karen L. Roos,Allan R. Tunkel Pdf

Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System aims to provide information useful to physicians taking care of patients with bacterial infections in the central nervous system (CNS), which can lead to morbidity and mortality. The increased number of patients suffering from this infection has led to the development of vaccines and antibiotics. Comprised of four chapters, the book explains the general approach to patients with bacterial CNS infection. It also discusses various CNS infection concepts and terms. These include the characteristic neuroimaging appearance of specific bacterial infections, the limitations of neuroimaging, the cerebrospinal fluid analysis, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of bacterial CNS infections, the developments of specific adjunctive strategies, and the principles of antimicrobial therapy. It also includes discussions on various diseases that target the CNS, such as meningitis, focal CNS infections, neurological complications of endocarditis, suppurative venous sinus thrombosis, infections in the neurosurgical patient, and CNS diseases caused by selected infectious agents and toxins. This book will serve as a guide for clinical physicians who have patients suffering from bacterial CNS infection.

Author : Mark Slevin,Blanca Molins
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889457236

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C-Reactive Protein in Age-Related Disorders by Mark Slevin,Blanca Molins Pdf

Over recent years, native pentameric C-reactive protein (pCRP) and its biologically active dissociated form, monomer monomeric CRP (mCRP) have assumed an important role in disease development and pathophysiology. In this series, we have highlighted the thoughts and research of the most eminent scientists in the field of CRP research. This eBook is a collection of original articles and reviews on the subject, creating an archive of current knowledge and understanding. This Research Topic provides new findings of the role of CRP in the fields of neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and macular degeneration as well as defined links to stages in pathological disease progression. These articles explain the mechanisms and pathways through which the dissociated mCRP interacts with a variety of cells, and provide possible prognostic implications and new methods for analysis. Over the coming years, the importance and fascination of the active role of CRP in health and disease is set to rise, and we hope this collection will serve as a valuable reference for these future investigations.

Author : Ulrich Hoeger,J. Robin Harris
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030417697

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Vertebrate and Invertebrate Respiratory Proteins, Lipoproteins and other Body Fluid Proteins by Ulrich Hoeger,J. Robin Harris Pdf

This book focuses on respiratory proteins, the broad hemoglobin family, as well as the molluscan and arachnid hemocyanins (and their multifunctional roles). Featuring 20 chapters addressing invertebrate and vertebrate respiratory proteins, lipoproteins and other body fluid proteins, and drawing on the editors’ extensive research in the field, it is a valuable addition to the Subcellular Biochemistry book series. The book covers a wide range of topics, including lipoprotein structure and lipid transport; diverse annelid, crustacean and insect defense proteins; and insect and vertebrate immune complexes. It also discusses a number of other proteins, such as the hemerythrins; serum albumin; serum amyloid A; von Willebrand factor and its interaction with factor VIII; and C-reactive protein. Given its scope, the book appeals to biologists, biomedical scientists and clinicians, as well as advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in these disciplines. Available as a printed book and also as an e-book and e-chapters, the fascinating material included is easily accessible.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128138335

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Translational Inflammation by Anonim Pdf

Translational Inflammation links laboratory and clinical data within primary and secondary care to clinical research data and offers a holistic and innovative approach to chronic inflammation and ageing. Understanding the role of inflammation as a part of clinical disease states is becoming a valuable tool in both direct treatment and the development of therapeutics. Translational Inflammation, the 4th volume in the Perspectives in Translational Cell Biology series, offers content for professors, students and researchers across basic and translational biology. Emphasizes the role of inflammation in disease and therapeutic approaches Integrates broad concepts relating inflammation to other fields Offers a bridge to review literature and primary research on the inflammatory response towards medical application

Author : G. Michael Felker,Douglas L. Mann
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323609883

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Heart Failure: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease E-Book by G. Michael Felker,Douglas L. Mann Pdf

Up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive, Heart Failure, 4th Edition, provides the clinically relevant information you need to effectively manage and treat patients with this complex cardiovascular problem. This fully revised companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease helps you make the most of new drug therapies such as angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), recently improved implantable devices, and innovative patient management strategies. Led by internationally recognized heart failure experts Dr. G. Michael Felker and Dr. Douglas Mann, this outstanding reference gives health care providers the knowledge to improve clinical outcomes in heart failure patients. Focuses on a clinical approach to treating heart failure, resulting from a broad variety of cardiovascular problems. Covers the most recent guidelines and protocols, including significant new updates to ACC, AHA, and HFSA guidelines. Covers key topics such as biomarkers and precision medicine in heart failure and new data on angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs). Contains four new chapters: Natriuretic Peptides in Heart Failure; Amyloidosis as a Cause of Heart Failure; HIV and Heart Failure; and Neuromodulation in Heart Failure. Covers the pathophysiological basis for the development and progression of heart failure. Serves as a definitive resource to prepare for the ABIM’s Heart Failure board exam. 2016 British Medical Association Award: First Prize, Cardiology (3rd Edition).

Author : Andrea Dunaif,R. Jeffrey Chang,Stephen Franks,Richard S. Legro
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597451086

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Andrea Dunaif,R. Jeffrey Chang,Stephen Franks,Richard S. Legro Pdf

This volume includes the latest diagnostic criteria for PCOS and comprises the most up-to-date information about the genetic features and pathogenesis of PCOS. It critically reviews the methodological approaches and the evidence for various PCOS susceptibility genes. The book also discusses additional familial phenotypes of PCOS and their potential genetic basis. All four editors of this title are extremely prominent in the field of PCOS.

Author : Massimo Amadori
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128019740

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The Innate Immune Response to Noninfectious Stressors by Massimo Amadori Pdf

The Innate Immune Response to Non-infectious Stressors: Human and Animal Models highlights fundamental mechanisms of stress response and important findings on how the immune system is affected, and in turn affects such a response. In addition, this book covers the crucial link between stress response and energy metabolism, prompts a re-appraisal of some crucial issues, and helps to define research priorities in this fascinating, somehow elusive field of investigation. Provides insights into the fundamental homeostatic processes vis-à-vis stressors to help in investigation Illustrates the depicted tenets and how to offset them against established models of response to physical and psychotic stressors in both animals and humans Covers the crucial issue of the immune response to endocrine disruptors Includes immunological parameters as reporter system of environmental adaptation Provides many illustrative examples to foster reader understanding

Author : Dominik Duscher,Melvin A. Shiffman
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030199586

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Regenerative Medicine and Plastic Surgery by Dominik Duscher,Melvin A. Shiffman Pdf

This book discusses the current research concepts and the emerging technologies in the field of stem cells and tissue engineering. It is the first authoritative reference documenting all the ways that plastic surgical practice and regenerative medicine science overlap or provide a road map for the future of both specialties. The Editors have provided a valuable service by gathering in one place the leading voices in these two fields in clear and concise manner. Divided into five parts, the book opens with a description of the elements of regenerative medicine including definitions, basic principles of soft and bone tissue regeneration, biomaterials and scaffolds. Current research concepts are explored in the second part of this book, for example mechanotransduction and the utility of extracellular vesicles. In the third part, the editors present the emerging technologies and highlight the novel perspectives on bionic reconstruction and biomimetics in surgery and regenerative medicine. Part four deals with translational aspects including practical information on moving scientific findings from bench to bedside. The final part then describes in detail applications in clinical plastic surgery. Written by leading experts this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, beginners and experienced clinicians in a range of specialties. "In your hands is a comprehensive encyclopedia of two rapidly converging fields. Drs Duscher and Shiffman have done an outstanding job of highlighting the interdependent relationship between plastic surgery and regenerative medicine. Ultimately, this is to the benefit of both fields." - Geoffrey C. Gurtner, MD, FACS Johnson and Johnson Distinguished Professor of Surgery Professor (by courtesy) of Bioengineering and Materials Science Inaugural Vice Chairman of Surgery for Innovation Stanford University School of Medicine

Author : Chaya Gopalan,Erik Kirk
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128234228

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Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases by Chaya Gopalan,Erik Kirk Pdf

Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases combines physiology and pathophysiology of selected metabolic and cardiovascular diseases with health relevance. Written in a concise and easy to read manner, the book allows readers to gain an understanding on a number of topics, including cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology and how it relates to the development of insulin resistance, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. The book also highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure and way to treat underlying conditions. Focuses succinctly on the physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases Written in a concise and easy to read manner, allowing readers to quickly understand concepts Highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure

Author : Andrzej Mackiewicz,Irving Kushner,Heinz Baumann
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000141979

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Acute Phase Proteins Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Clinical Applications by Andrzej Mackiewicz,Irving Kushner,Heinz Baumann Pdf

Acute Phase Proteins covers all major aspects of acute phase proteins (APP) starting with molecular mechanisms regulating their synthesis and ending with their functional significance. The book features 36 chapters addressing such topics as acute phase response and the APP; major APP and their structure and functions; regulation of APP synthesis, the cytokines and hormones implicated in these processes, and molecular mechanisms involved; signal transduction of cytokines in hepatocytes and posttranscriptional processes; and quantitative and qualitative evaluation of APP in clinical practice. The book will be an important reference for immunologists, molecular biologists, cellular biologists, biochemists, and clinical chemists.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Children
ISBN : UCAL:$B332172

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The Year Book of Pediatrics by Anonim Pdf

Author : P. Michael Conn
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123948311

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Animal Models of Molecular Pathology by P. Michael Conn Pdf

This volume explores some of the most exciting recent advances in basic research on animal models of molecular pathology. This series provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas Contributions from leading scholars and industry experts Reference guide for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields