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Cytokines are well characterized molecules that control the communication between cells. Their importance in immunology is very critical for the control of the quantity and of the quality of each specific response against foreign antigens (virus, bacteria,...). When the cytokine network is mis-regulated disease can appear (autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies like in AIDS or cancer). This comprehensive treatment of this exciting area of molecular medicine presents an informative description of the major cytokines together with coverage of their role in the different parts of the immune system and of their implication in immunopathology, and will be of great interest to medical researchers and academics in the field. Industrial researchers with an interest in immunology will also find this book useful.
This text investigates the complex regulatory mechanisms of the cytokine network and its fundamental role in orchestrating immune responses. Jacques Thèze provides a comprehensive examination of how these signaling molecules facilitate intercellular communication, drawing upon established immunological data to explain both homeostatic functions and the pathological consequences of network dysregulation. The work serves as a technical framework for understanding the intersection of molecular signaling and clinical immunopathology.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a structured reference for medical researchers and academics seeking a detailed overview of cytokine interactions. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for professionals in immunology and molecular medicine.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
1999-09-02
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198501366
ISBN-13:
9780198501367
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