Immunophysiology Of The Gut

Author : W. Allan Walker,Paul R. Harmatz,Barry K. Wershil
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781483273495

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Immunophysiology of the Gut by W. Allan Walker,Paul R. Harmatz,Barry K. Wershil Pdf

Bristol-Myers Squibb/Mead Johnson Nutrition Symposia, Volume 11: Immunophysiology of the Gut represents a comprehensive and systematic coverage of the immunophysiology of the gut, compiling research that integrates the mucosal immune system and intestinal physiology. This book discusses the immunological regulation of epithelial function, fibroblastic sheath, pathways of arachidonic acid metabolism, and gastric response to mucosal anaphylaxis. The implications for inflammatory diarrhea, role of breast milk in neonatal host defense, and milk-borne peptide growth factors in human and bovine milk are also elaborated. This publication likewise covers the immunopathologic features of celiac disease, immune responses in protein-energy malnutrition, and bacterial translocation. This volume is suitable for experts and clinicians from the disciplines of mucosal immunology, intestinal physiology, and enteric neurophysiology.

Author : Kenneth Murphy,Paul Travers,Mark Walport,Peter Walter
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0815344570

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Janeway's Immunobiology by Kenneth Murphy,Paul Travers,Mark Walport,Peter Walter Pdf

The Janeway's Immunobiology CD-ROM, Immunobiology Interactive, is included with each book, and can be purchased separately. It contains animations and videos with voiceover narration, as well as the figures from the text for presentation purposes.

Author : Michael H. Kogut,Glenn Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030903039

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Gut Microbiota, Immunity, and Health in Production Animals by Michael H. Kogut,Glenn Zhang Pdf

This work sheds new light on the interplay between the gut, gut microbiota, and host physiological processes in production animals. The gut microbiome shapes health and susceptibility to disease and has become a leading area of research in the animal sciences. Gut health encompasses a number of physiological and functional features. Nutrient digestion and absorption, host metabolism and energy generation, a stable microbiome, mucus layer development, barrier function, and mucosal immune responses; all of which are required to interact to make an animal perform physiologically and according to its greatest genetic potential. This carefully presented book broadens our vision, approach and results on gut health and the ability to regulate animal production. Understanding the chemistry of microbiomes has broad implications, including providing functional annotations for the microbial genomes, insights into the chemical languages that link microbes to each other and to their host, and translational implications for precision veterinary medicine, environmental health, and sustainable animal agriculture and welfare. Experts working in microbiome research, host immunity, and animal production, veterinarians and researchers in livestock science will understand the great importance of this volume.

Author : John L. Wallace
Publisher : London ; Toronto : Academic Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015029968560

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Immunopharmacology of the Gastrointestinal System by John L. Wallace Pdf

Diseases of the digestive system have a higher morbidity rate than any other group of disorder. There is a growing body of evidence that the immune system participates in the pathogenesis of a wide range of these diseases, including peptic ulcer disease and the gastropathy induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). For these reasons, efforts to develop novel therapies for digestive diseases are increasingly focused on the immune system. This volume reviews the immunopharmacology of the gastrointestinal tract at four distinct levels: Immunomodulation at a cellular level Cellular targers for immunomodulating drugs Specific classes of inflammatory mediators Utility and mechanisms of action of glucocorticoids in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Author : Roy Fuller,Gabriela Peridigón
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470777480

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Gut Flora, Nutrition, Immunity and Health by Roy Fuller,Gabriela Peridigón Pdf

Some foods, as well as contributing essential nutrients to the body, also contain additional components that improve disease resistance and general health status over and above that induced by ingestion of conventional foods. The so-called functional foods, and prebiotics and probiotics exemplify the relationship that exists between nutrition, the gut (the largest element of the body’s immune system) and its flora, immunology and health. This important book contains chapters covering the basic principles of nutrition, gut microecology and immunology, as well as chapters which discuss the way in which this knowledge may be used to explain the positive and negative effects of food consumption, metabolism, probiotics and prebiotics. Food hypersensitivity and allergic reactions, carcinogenesis, and the role of nutrition in the reduced immunity of the aged are also discussed in detail. The editors of this exciting and informative book, who between them have a vast wealth of knowledge of the area, have drawn together and carefully edited international contributions from many well known and respected workers in the area. Gut Flora, Nutrition, Immunity and Health provides essential information for a range of professionals including nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, microbiologists, gastroenterologists, immunologists and all personnel working in the development and use of functional foods and supplements, prebiotics and probiotics. Libraries in universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught, and pharmaceutical and food companies should have multiple copies of this very useful book on their shelves. Roy Fuller is a consultant in gut microecology, based in Reading, UK; Gabriela Perdigón is based at the Centro de Referencia para Lactobacillus (CERELA) and at the Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy of Tucuman University, Argentina.

Author : John L. Wallace
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1993-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483289335

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Immunopharmacology of the Gastrointestinal System by John L. Wallace Pdf

Diseases of the digestive system have a higher morbidity rate than any other group of disorder. There is a growing body of evidence that the immune system participates in the pathogenesis of a wide range of these diseases, including peptic ulcer disease and the gastropathy induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). For these reasons, efforts to develop novel therapies for digestive diseases are increasingly focused on the immune system. This volume reviews the immunopharmacology of the gastrointestinal tract at four distinct levels: Immunomodulation at a cellular level Cellular targers for immunomodulating drugs Specific classes of inflammatory mediators Utility and mechanisms of action of glucocorticoids in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Author : Jiri Mestecky,Michael W. Russell,Susan Jackson,Suzanne M. Michalek,Helena TlaskalováHogenová,Jaroslav Sterzl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461519416

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Advances in Mucosal Immunology by Jiri Mestecky,Michael W. Russell,Susan Jackson,Suzanne M. Michalek,Helena TlaskalováHogenová,Jaroslav Sterzl Pdf

The Seventh International Congress of Mucosal Immunology held in Prague, the beautiful old capital of The Czech Republic, 16-20 August 1992, was the first to be sponsored by the Society for Mucosal Immunology, and was the largest since their inception 20 years earlier in Birmingham, Alabama. It was attended by 624 participants who gave 538 presentations, more than 10 times the numbers of the first meeting; these proceedings contain 354 papers that were submitted for publication. The political events in Europe that made it possible to hold this Congress in Prague also allowed for the first time the participation of large numbers of scientists from Eastern Europe, as weil as from Asia, and the organizers were truly gratified by this happy circumstance. It is now clear not only that mucosal immunityencompasses the huge area of mucosal surfaces and most physiological organ systems, but also that mucosal immunology extends over the whole global surface and all continents! The sheer size of the Congress and number of manuscripts unfortunately entailed some unexpected problems in editing and assembling the proceedings, partly due to the diversity of linguistic styles not represented at earlier meetings, and we apologize to the authors who have patiently awaited the publication of their contributions.

Author : James A. Marsh,Marion D. Kendall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0849380332

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The Physiology of Immunity by James A. Marsh,Marion D. Kendall Pdf

The study of neuroendocrine-immune interactions has become a highly visible and fast-growing segment of mainstream immunology. This book provides an overview of the immune system and in-depth coverage of the many different areas that make up neuroendocrine-immune research. The main emphasis is on the physiology of the processes involved, stressing an integrated approach to immunology. The text is organized in seven sections, beginning with an introduction to the immune system. Section II outlines how the central nervous system (CNS) communicates with central and peripheral lymphoid organs. Section III provides information on factors from the immune system that act as messengers to the CNS. The metabolic regulation of growth and development is discussed in Section IV. Section V examines the interactions occurring between the reproductive and immune systems. The effects of other physiologic stressors on immunity are reviewed in Section VI. Section VII considers cyclic and periodic influences on the immune system. Finally, there is a consideration of a new unifying theory for immunology. Students, researchers, clinicians, and veterinary scientists can discover new areas of interest in specific diseases and immune interactions in this novel presentation.

Author : G.N. Tytgat,J.F.W.M. Bartelsman,S.J.H. van Deventer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995-12-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0792388941

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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by G.N. Tytgat,J.F.W.M. Bartelsman,S.J.H. van Deventer Pdf

There is currently an explosive growth of basic and clinical research in inflammatory bowel diseases. The extensive interest of the medical community in these diseases is largely explained by the devastating impact the illnesses have on the quality of life, their high prevalence in the community, and the fact that so many medical disciplines are involved in tackling the immensely complex studies on pathogenesis, clinical expression and treatment possibilities. The Falk Symposium No. 85 held in The Hague, the Netherlands, 29 June-1 July 1995 brought together over 80 speakers and 1000 participants from all over the world. Plenary sessions and workshops allowed the discussion of basic and clinical research, enabling appropriate choices to be made. Topics reflected areas of high current basic research interest, clinical importance, and actual or future treatment potential. Audience: An important work for all disciplines involved in research and therapy of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Author : W.E. Fleig
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1995-11-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0792388909

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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: New Developments and Standards by W.E. Fleig Pdf

Falk Symposium No. 82, held in Halle, Germany, November 1994, focuses on the advances made in understanding the aetiology and pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Sections of this book, the Proceedings of the conference, are devoted to extraintestinal manifestations, cancer development, IBD in the context of pregnancy, and the assessment of disease activity, prognosis and quality of life. The second half of the book is devoted to the discussion of standards and new developments in diagnosis, conservative management and surgery. Audience: All clinicians and basic scientists working in the field of IBD.

Author : Gianni Marone,Lawrence M. Lichtenstein,Federica J. Galli
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000-05-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780080535852

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Mast Cells and Basophils by Gianni Marone,Lawrence M. Lichtenstein,Federica J. Galli Pdf

Mast Cells and Basophils will be essential reading for immunologists, biochemists and medical researchers. Detailed chapters cover all aspects of mast cell and basophil research, from cell development, proteases, histamine, cysteinyl leukotrienes, physiology and pathology to the role of these cells in health and disease. Chapters also discuss the clinical implications of histamine receptor antagonists.

Author : Mitsuo Homma
Publisher : Kugler Publications
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Sjogren's syndrome
ISBN : 9062991076

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Sjögren's Syndrome by Mitsuo Homma Pdf

Author : D. Rachmilewitz,R. Modigliani,D.K. Podolsky,D.B. Sachar,N. Tozun
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0792387732

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VI International Symposium on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by D. Rachmilewitz,R. Modigliani,D.K. Podolsky,D.B. Sachar,N. Tozun Pdf

This book, the proceedings of Falk Symposium No. 123, VI International Symposium on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, held in Istanbul, Turkey, on September 3-5, 2001, focuses on the issues and controversies pertinent to IBD in the 21st century. The achievements in medical, surgical, and in the basic sciences in the last twenty years since the first Jerusalem IBD Symposium are summarized in detail. Controversies with respect to the medical treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases are discussed. One section deals with surgical issues such as laparoscopic surgery in inflammatory bowel diseases, ileo-anal pouches and the surgical treatment of Crohn's disease. The last section is devoted to the biological treatment of IBD and to the needs both in medical science and in the clinic.

Author : Prem S. Paul,David H. Francis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461541431

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Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Enteric Diseases 2 by Prem S. Paul,David H. Francis Pdf

This book, Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Enteric Diseases 2, is an out come of the Second International Rushmore Conference on Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Enteric Diseases, held September 3D-October 3, 1998 in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. Its chapters represent many of the reviews and papers presented at the conference. The meeting was organized by members of the North-Central Regional Research Committee "NC-62", a consortium of researchers of bovine and swine enteric diseases from land-grant institutions supported by the United States Department of Agriculture. The Rushmore Conferences were conceived as a forum for an interdiscipli nary discussion of mechanisms of infectious enteric diseases. It was intended that such a discussion would stimulate cross-pollination of ideas, and nurture synergistic collabora tions among scientists who might otherwise not interact. Enteric diseases are caused by widely divergent pathogens and parasites in broadly different settings, and affect multi ple organ systems. Some enteric diseases affect a single species, while others may affect multiple species, perhaps including human beings. Some enteric diseases were present in antiquity, while others have recently emerged. Knowledge regarding a particular disease or pathogen has frequently proven useful in understanding another disease or pathogen, because common themes in pathogenesis exist. As this knowledge base grows,strategies in the prevention and control of various enteric diseases often converge. Cross-discipli nary discussions and collaborations facilitate growth of this knowledge base, as well as development of tools for disease interdiction.

Author : Yvette Tache,David L. Wingate,Thomas F. Burks
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1993-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849347181

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Innervation of the Gut by Yvette Tache,David L. Wingate,Thomas F. Burks Pdf

Innervation of the Gut provides a stimulating discussion of gut innervations based on exciting developments generated by advanced neuroanatomical and electrophysiological approaches. All components of the nervous system are covered, including central, spinal, autonomic, and enteric systems. This information is relative to secretory, motor, and immune regulatory functions of the gut, as well as visceral sensation. Brain transmitters involved in mediating stress-induced alterations of gastrointestinal motor function and the central regulation of vagal outflow to the gut are discussed in detail. The book will stimulate basic scientists and gastroenterologists to expand research efforts that may enable them to unravel the mechanisms of brain-gut interactions under physiological and pathological conditions. Students, psychologists, and psychiatrists will find Innervation of the Gut an essential reference for their studies.