Principles of molecular rheumatology /

Principles of molecular rheumatology /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, 2000.
Description:	xiii, 542 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Current molecular medicine
Subject:	Rheumatic Diseases -- genetics. Rheumatic Diseases -- physiopathology. Rheumatic Diseases -- therapy. Rheumatism -- Genetic aspects. Rheumatism -- Pathophysiology. Rheumatism -- Treatment.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4319622

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Other authors / contributors:	Tsokos, George C.
ISBN:	0896037738 (alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. committed to retain 20170930 20421213 HathiTrust

Table of Contents:

Preface
Contributors
Part I.. Molecular Mechanisms in Rheumatic Diseases
1. Genetics
2. Viruses
3. Apoptosis
4. Humoral Response
5. T-Cell Signaling
6. Adhesion and Costimulatory Molecules
7. Transcription Factors
8. Immune Complexes
9. Complement
10. Eicosanoids and Other Bioactive Lipids
11. Collagens
Part II.. Cellular Mechanisms in Rheumatic Diseases
12. T-Lymphocytes
13. B-Lymphocytes
14. Monocytes and Macrophages
15. Polymorphonuclear Cells
16. Synoviocytes
17. Chondrocytes
18. Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts
19. Animal Models
Part III.. Pathogenesis of Rheumatic Diseases
20. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
21. Rheumatoid Arthritis
22. Inflammatory Myopathies
23. Systemic Sclerosis
24. Vasculitis
25. Osteoarthritis
26. Osteoporosis
27. Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue
Part IV.. Molecular Aspects of Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
28. Corticosteroids
29. Cytotoxic Drugs
30. Complement Inhibitors
31. Cytokine Response Modifiers
32. Restoration of Immune Tolerance
33. Metalloproteases and Their Modulation as Treatment in Osteoarthritis
34. Gene Therapy
Index