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Main Title Immunopharmacology [electronic resource] /
Type EBOOK
Author Khan, Manzoor M.
Publisher Springer US,
Year Published 2008
Call Number RM1-950
ISBN 9780387779768
Subjects Medicine ; Human genetics ; Human physiology ; Immunology ; Toxicology ; Biochemistry
Internet Access
Description Access URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77976-8
Collation XIV, 266 p. online resource.
Notes
Due to license restrictions, this resource is available to EPA employees and authorized contractors only
Contents Notes
Overview of the Immune Response -- Role of Cytokines -- Cytokine Receptors and Signaling -- Immunosuppressive Agents -- Monoclonal Antibodies as Therapeutic Agents -- Allergic Disease -- Tissue Transplantation -- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome -- Regulatory T Cells and Disease State -- Gene Therapy. Immunopharmacology focuses on the mechanism of action of pharmacologic agents that regulate immune response and the physiologic, pathologic, and pharmacologic role of the products of immune response. Topics include cytokines and their receptors, immunosuppressive drugs, monoclonal antibodies, mechanisms and immunotherapy of allergic disease, clinical transplantation, acquired immune deficiency disease, regulatory T cells, and gene therapy. The book provides most basic principles of immunopharmacology by equally emphasizing the disciplines of immunology and pharmacology, which will be a very valuable tool for both the professional as well as graduate students.