Signal Transduction Pathways In Autoimmunity

Author : Amnon Altman
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783805573085

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Signal Transduction Pathways in Autoimmunity by Amnon Altman Pdf

The chapters included in this volume represent but a few examples of the close link between aberrant signaling pathways and autoimmune diseases. They cover a variety of cells (T, B and myeloid/monocytic cells), receptors (for antigen, Fc and cytokines) and intracellular signaling molecules (kinases, phosphatases, adapters and transcription factors) in the immune system. This book brings together clinical and experimental aspects of autoimmune disease and the fundamental science of intracellular signaling pathways. Therefore, it should be of interest to clinical investigators of autoimmune diseases as wll as to basic immunologists and cell biologists interested in the molecular basis of signal transduction in the immune system.

Author : Keith B. Elkon
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015064104782

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Apoptosis and Its Relevance to Autoimmunity by Keith B. Elkon Pdf

Over the last 15 years, apoptosis has become a dominant focus of medical research in the field of immunology. This publication discusses the three major areas of apoptosis research: extrinsic death receptor pathways, intrinsic cell death pathways and the mechanisms responsible for apoptotic cell clearance. Each section delineates the proteins and signal transduction pathways and describes genetic alterations that lead to autoimmune diseases. Although most cell death abnormalities have been associated with systemic autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus and lymphoproliferative syndromes, it is evident that regulation of cell death is also pertinent to disease expression in many organ-specific diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and glomerulonephritis. This volume highlights the recent advances in the basic mechanisms of apoptosis and the application of that knowledge to understanding the impact of defective apoptosis or defective clearance of apoptotic cells on the immune function and the expression of disease. It is of special interest to cell biologists, immunologists and clinicians.

Author : Ayse Basak Engin,Atilla Engin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030498443

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Protein Kinase-mediated Decisions Between Life and Death by Ayse Basak Engin,Atilla Engin Pdf

Protein phosphorylation via protein kinases is an inevitable process that alters physiological and pathological functions of the cells. Thus, protein kinases play key roles in the regulation of cell life or death decisions. Protein kinases are frequently a driving factor in a variety of human diseases including aging and cellular senescence, immune system and endothelial dysfunctions, cancers, insulin resistance, cholestasis and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as bacterial resistance in persistent infections. Recent developments in quantitative proteomics provide important opinions on kinase inhibitor selectivity and their modes of action in the biological context. Protein Kinase-mediated Decisions Between Life and Death aims to have the reader catch insights about up-to-date opinions on “Protein Kinases” related pathways that threaten human health and life. As “Protein Kinases” are related to many health problems, clinicians, basic science researchers and students need this information. Chapter “Signal Transduction in Immune Cells and Protein Kinases” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Yehuda Shoenfeld,David Isenberg
Publisher : Elsevier Science Limited
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0444811842

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The Mosaic of Autoimmunity by Yehuda Shoenfeld,David Isenberg Pdf

This book comprehensively sets out the common aetiopathogenetic mechanisms shared by many, apparently diverse, diseases of the immune system. Unlike most other texts it does not emphasise the differences between autoimmune diseases, but establishes their many common links including hormonal effects, dietary and immunogenetic influences, complement deficiencies and environmental factors. Special attention is given to the effects of ageing and the relationship with malignancies. The scope of the book is very broad so as to cover the integration of the many diverse components which interact to cause autoimmunity, and it contains many 1988 and 1989 references and over 100 figures and tables, offering an attractive, up-to-date guide to modern concepts. It will greatly assist immunologists wishing to enter the field of autoimmunity, and will serve as an invaluable reference work for those already working in it.

Author : Andreas Radbruch,Peter E. Lipsky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783540297147

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Current Concepts in Autoimmunity and Chronic Inflammation by Andreas Radbruch,Peter E. Lipsky Pdf

The immune system has been known to be capable of distinguishing self from non-self since the pioneering work of Paul Erhlich more than a century ago. Originally described in experiments studying blood transfusion comp- ibility, the principle of “horror autotoxicus” is still valid, although today the phenomenon is usually described in terms of tolerance or ignorance. A great deal has been learned about the various processes preventing self-reactivity normally. These include processes that operate during immune cell ontogeny and subsequently on reactivity of mature lymphocytes in the periphery. They encompass mechanisms that are intrinsic to potentially reactive lymphocytes and can result in central or peripheral deletion or the alteration of functional potential. In addition, there are in?uences that are extrinsic to potentially auto-reactive lymphocytes, including the function of regulatory cells, d- ferentiation state of antigen-presenting cells, availability of self-antigen, the cytokine and chemokine milieu, as well as the traf?cking patterns involved in generating productive immune interactions. It is clear that the immune system devotes a considerable effort to the avoidance of the development of potentially pathogenic self-reactivity. Despite this, the development of self-reactivity is relatively common. - though the development of autoimmune disease is less frequent, autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus e- thematosus, psoriasis, thyroiditis, and myasthenia gravis, are all too common, and can cause considerable morbidity and even mortality.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1810 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medicine
ISBN : MINN:31951P00992552L

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Index Medicus by Anonim Pdf

Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.

Author : Argyrios N Theofilopoulos,Constantin A. Bona
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1518 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9057026457

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The Molecular Pathology of Autoimmune Diseases by Argyrios N Theofilopoulos,Constantin A. Bona Pdf

Remarkable advances have been made in the pathogenesis of autoimmunity, such as with bone marrow transplantation, which is becoming a powerful strategy in treating certain life-threatening diseases. The Molecular Pathology of Autoimmune Diseases is a concise and centralized resource for information on the topic, with a special focus on the molecular and genetic basis of these disorders. Dozens of international experts devote themselves to illuminating the reader in this volume, with discussions on the basic aspects of autoimmune processes to systemic and organ-specific diseases. This volume is an invaluable reference to students and professionals in immunology and related fields.

Author : Moncef Zouali
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387245348

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Molecular Autoimmunity by Moncef Zouali Pdf

2004 marks the 100th anniversary of the first description of the autoimmune disease paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, a rare hemolytic disorder, by Julius Donath and Karl Landsteiner. After a century of research, the list of autoimmune diseases has become impressive. With a prevalence of approximately 5% of the world-wide population, these chronic, debilitating conditions affect almost every major organ of the body and, for reasons that remain unclear, are much more prevalent in woman than in men. Despite our rapidly expanding knowledge of the cellular and molecular pathways that govern a normal immune response, deciphering the precise etiology of autoimmune diseases remains an important challenge. Over the last few years, our understanding of the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases has improved rapidly, leading to the emergence of elegant immunointervention strategies. Molecular Autoimmunity illustrates how cutting-edge research is continuing to advance our understanding of autoimmune disease mechanisms and identifies novel therapeutic targets that provide a hope for effective future treatments. This volume contains a selected number of exciting advances in unraveling autoimmune reactions, and the resulting new armory of experimental immunotherapies that may lead to new ways of controlling autoimmune reactions.

Author : William Stohl
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783805578516

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B Cell Trophic Factors and B Cell Antagonism in Autoimmune Disease by William Stohl Pdf

The understanding of B cell biology has increased and expanded enormously in the last three decades. It is now known that B cells, in addition to just differentiating into antibody-secreting cells, serve many other vital functions. For example, their roles as antigen-presenting cells and cytokine-producing cells as well as effector cells and regulatory cells are well appreciated now. Indeed, the pathologic role of B cells in many autoimmune disorders may be largely autoantibody-independent. Today, the B cell is of considerable interest not only to immunologists but also to mainstream clinicians and scientists. The current volume covers the latest information on the functions of B cells in normal and disease states, and their therapeutic antagonism. Chapters cover cutting-edge topics from the basic to the clinical, including B cells in infection and autoimmunity, CD19-CD21 signal transduction complex, marginal zone B cell physiology and disease, B cell growth and differentiation, their role in rheumatoid arthritis, SLE treatment, the BAFF/APRIL system and B lymphocyte malignancies. This book is recommended reading for cellular and molecular immunologists as well as for rheumatologists, hematologists and clinical immunologists, and all those interested in human diseases in which B cells play an important contributory role.

Author : Toren Finkel,J. Silvio Gutkind
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471448372

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Signal Transduction and Human Disease by Toren Finkel,J. Silvio Gutkind Pdf

This book uniquely relates the broad impact of signal transduction research on the understanding and treatment of human disease. There have been significant advances in the area of signaling in disease processes, yet no resource presently connects these advances with understanding of disease processes and applications for novel therapeutics. Given the emphasis on translational research and biological relevance in biotechnology, and, conversely, the importance of molecular approaches for clinical research, it is evident that a single resource bridging signaling research and human disease will be invaluable.

Author : Kazuwa Nakao,Nagahiro Minato,Shinji Uemoto
Publisher : Springer
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431556510

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Innovative Medicine by Kazuwa Nakao,Nagahiro Minato,Shinji Uemoto Pdf

This book is devoted to innovative medicine, comprising the proceedings of the Uehara Memorial Foundation Symposium 2014. It remains extremely rare for the findings of basic research to be developed into clinical applications, and it takes a long time for the process to be achieved. The task of advancing the development of basic research into clinical reality lies with translational science, yet the field seems to struggle to find a way to move forward. To create innovative medical technology, many steps need to be taken: development and analysis of optimal animal models of human diseases, elucidation of genomic and epidemiological data, and establishment of “proof of concept”. There is also considerable demand for progress in drug research, new surgical procedures, and new clinical devices and equipment. While the original research target may be rare diseases, it is also important to apply those findings more broadly to common diseases. The book covers a wide range of topics and is organized into three complementary parts. The first part is basic research for innovative medicine, the second is translational research for innovative medicine, and the third is new technology for innovative medicine. This book helps to understand innovative medicine and to make progress in its realization.

Author : Edward A. Dennis,Ralph A. Bradshaw
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123822154

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Intercellular Signaling in Development and Disease by Edward A. Dennis,Ralph A. Bradshaw Pdf

"Cell signaling, which is also often referred to as signal transduction or, in more specialized cases, transmembrane signaling, is the process by which cells communicate with their environment and respond temporally to external cues that they sense there. All cells have the capacity to achieve this to some degree, albeit with a wide variation in purpose, mechanism, and response. At the same time, there is a remarkable degree of similarity over quite a range of species, particularly in the eukaryotic kingdom, and comparative physiology has been a useful tool in the development of this field. The central importance of this general phenomenon (sensing of external stimuli by cells) has been appreciated for a long time, but it has truly become a dominant part of cell and molecular biology research in the past three decades, in part because a description of the dynamic responses of cells to external stimuli is, in essence, a description of the life process itself. This approach lies at the core of the developing fields of proteomics and metabolomics, and its importance to human and animal health is already plainly evident"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cell receptors
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111666777

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Neuro-Signals by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tomohiro Kurosaki,Jürgen Wienands
Publisher : Springer
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319261331

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B Cell Receptor Signaling by Tomohiro Kurosaki,Jürgen Wienands Pdf

This volume details our current understanding of the architecture and signaling capabilities of the B cell antigen receptor (BCR) in health and disease. The first chapters review new insights into the assembly of BCR components and their organization on the cell surface. Subsequent contributions focus on the molecular interactions that connect the BCR with major intracellular signaling pathways such as Ca2+ mobilization, membrane phospholipid metabolism, nuclear translocation of NF-kB or the activation of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase and MAP kinases. These elements orchestrate cytoplasmic and nuclear responses as well as cytoskeleton dynamics for antigen internalization. Furthermore, a key mechanism of how B cells remember their cognate antigen is discussed in detail. Altogether, the discoveries presented provide a better understanding of B cell biology and help to explain some B cell-mediated pathogenicities, like autoimmune phenomena or the formation of B cell tumors, while also paving the way for eventually combating these diseases.

Author : Frederick W. Alt
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0120224887

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Advances in Immunology by Frederick W. Alt Pdf

Advances in Immunology, a long established and highly respected publication, presents current developments as well as comprehensive reviews in immunology. Articles address the wide range of topics that comprise immunology, including molecular and cellular activation mechanisms, phylogeny and molecular evolution, and clinical modalities. Edited and authored by the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. * Now Available Online as part of the Life Sciences package via ScienceDirect * Highly respected review series with an impact factor in 2003 of 7.424 and ranked number 8/114