The Transporter Factsbook

The Transporter Factsbook
Jeffrey Griffith,Clare Sansom | 1998-01-14 00:00:00 | Academic Press | 500 | Immunology
How do you keep track of basic information on the proteins you work with? Where do you find details of their physicochemical properties, amino acid sequences, and structure? Are you tired of scanning review articles, primary papers, and databases to locate that elusive fact?
The Academic Press FactsBook Series has established itself as the best source of easily-accessible and accurate facts about protein groups. Described as "a growing series of excellent manuals" by Molecular Medicine Today and "essential works of reference" by Trends in Biochemical Sciences, the FactsBooks have become the most popular comprehensive data resources available. Using an easy-to-follow format, the FactsBooks will keep you up-to-date with the latest advances in structure, amino acid sequences, physicochemical properties, and biological activity. Meticulously researched and compiled by experts in the field, keeping abreast of developments has never been so easy!
The Transporter FactsBook contains entries covering almost 800 transporters. Organized into 55 families of structurally related transporters, this volume includes ATPases, ABC transporters, H+-dependent antiporters and symporters, Na+-dependent antiporters and symporters, and other transporters such as mitochondrial transporters.

Key Features
* Nomenclature, biological sources and substrates
* Phylogenetic relationships
* Predicted structures
* Physical and genetic characteristics
* Multiple amino acid sequence alignments
* Database accession numbers
* Key references

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Immunopotentiators in Modern Vaccines

Immunopotentiators in Modern Vaccines
Virgil E Schijns,Derek O'Hagan | 2005-12-27 00:00:00 | Academic Press | 384 | Immunology
This book provides an in-depth insight and overview of a number of most promising immunopotentiators in modern vaccines. In contrast to existing books on the subject it provides recent data on the critical mechanisms governing the activity of vaccine adjuvants and delivery systems. Knowledge of immunological pathways and scenarios of the cells and molecules involved is described and depicted in comprehensive illustrations.

* Contributions from leading international authorities in the field
* Well-illustrated, informative figures present the interactions between immunopotentiators and the host immune system
* Each chapter lists advantages and potential hurdles for achieving a practical application for the specific immunopentiator

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Immunoendocrinology in Health and Disease

Immunoendocrinology in Health and Disease
Vincent Geenen | 2004-08-30 00:00:00 | Informa Healthcare | 808 | Immunology
One of the first comprehensive references dealing specifically with this new field of interdisciplinary research in medicine, Immunoendocrinology in Health and Disease offers a full scientific picture of where the immune and neuroendocrine systems intersect-placing current understanding of system components, mechanisms, and functions side by side with clinical results illustrating the many ramifications of their interaction in human health and disease management.

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Prevention of Allergy and Allergic Asthma (Chemical Immunology)

Prevention of Allergy and Allergic Asthma (Chemical Immunology)
Johansson | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | S. Karger AG (Switzerland) | 224 | Immunology
In the western world, the prevalence of allergy and asthma has increased two- to threefold over the last 40 years and has reached epidemic proportions. This book represents the first complete document containing recommendations on the prevention of allergy and allergic asthma based on the current understanding of the immunological mechanisms of allergic reactions.Prevention of Allergy and Allergic Asthma was a collaborative project between the WAO (World Allergy Organization) and the WHO, launched in 1999. Following two interim reports, this monograph is the final report of the group of international experts involved in the project, ranging from basic immunologists to clinicians. Both theoretical and practical aspects are discussed, and constructive advice is given. Through its network of more than 70 member societies, the WAO will now promote the concept of prevention of allergies and allergic asthma worldwide to benefit patients prone to become allergic, to prevent the worsening

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The Year in Respiratory Medicine

The Year in Respiratory Medicine
Ronald Fergusson,A. Hill,N. Hirani,P. Reid,R. Riha | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | Clinical Pub | 316 | Immunology

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Advances in Virus Research, Volume 54

Advances in Virus Research, Volume 54
Karl Maramorosch,Frederick A. Murphy,Aaron J. Shatkin | 1999-10-29 00:00:00 | Academic Press | 487 | Immunology

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Medical Microbiology (Flexibook)

Medical Microbiology (Flexibook)
F. Kayser,K. Bienz,J. Eckert,R. Zinkernagel | 2004-11-30 00:00:00 | Thieme | 724 | Immunology

While medical and hygienic developments have driven down the mortality rates of infectious diseases, pathogenic microorganisms are still a major factor in everyday clinical practice. They are still the most frequent cause of death in third world countries. New and incurable infectious diseases are a worldwide problem. It is, therefore, necessary for modern medicine to double its efforts to understand the relationship between microorganisms and humans and continue to lead the search for new therapies.

This book is structured in a comprehensible format. The numerous color illustrations and microscopic images render complex themes readily accessible. Summaries at the beginning of every chapter, a color-coded reference guide, and detailed diagnostic tables make this an excellent sourcebook for rapid learning and quick reference. A list of important internet addresses in the appendix will also help readers keep abreast of cutting-edge research.

This book is both a textbook for students of medicine and dentistry and a useful companion for medical technicians and laboratory assistants. It will also serve as a handy work of reference for clinical practitioners.

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Focuses on a particular pathogen at a time and that makes it helpful. Easy to find topics.
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Concise and broad coverage of medical microbiology that is helpful at the graduate level or undergraduate level. Good as a reference.

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Asthma and Immunological Diseases in Pregnancy and Early Infancy (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)

Asthma and Immunological Diseases in Pregnancy and Early Infancy (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
Michael Schatz | 1997-10-29 00:00:00 | Informa Healthcare | 1144 | Immunology
This state-of-the-art volume explores the interrelationships between asthma, atopic illnesses, immunological diseases, and pregnancy, elucidates potential effects of specific treatments, and discusses optimal preventive, diagnostic, and management measures for ensuring the well-being of the pregnant woman and her fetus or infant. Covers gestational asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinosinusitis, urticaria/angioedema, atopic dermatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV infection, immune deficiency states, and other conditions;including immunological factors leading to fetal loss! Written by more than 60 internationally recognized experts, Asthma and Immunological Diseases in Pregnancy and Early Infancy introduces for the first time medicolegal considerations when prescribing drugs during the perinatal period psychological aspects of gestational care animal and human data on the use of specific medications obstetrical management of the asthmatic patient maternal immune deficiency Along with updated and detailed perspectives on topics, such as allergy diagnosis and treatment immunologically mediated adverse drug reactions genetic and environmental bases of allergy development in infancy natural history and prevention of asthma and allergy in childhood the interrelationship between asthma and pregnancy and more!

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The Jak-Stat Pathway in Hematopoiesis and Disease (Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit, 20)

The Jak-Stat Pathway in Hematopoiesis and Disease (Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit, 20)
Alister C. Ward | 1900-01-01 00:00:00 | Springer | 300 | Immunology
This book for the first time comprehensively surveys the research investigating the Jak-Stat pathway and its role in normal blood development as well as its perturbation in disease. It draws on the expertise of world-renowned medical researchers to take the reader from basic biology through to recent therapeutic advances.

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