Inflammasome Biology: Fundamentals, Role in Disease States, and Therapeutic Opportunities

Author: Pelegrin PhD, Pablo

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780323918022

Release Date: 05-12-2022

Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 672

Details: Inflammasome Biology: Fundamentals, Role in Disease States, and Therapeutic Opportunities is a complete reference on the role of inflammasomes in health and disease. Sections cover the different types of inflammasomes, including cellular signaling, structural and evolutive aspects, overview the role of inflammasomes in key diseases, microbial infections and human body systems conditions, cover the interplay between Inflammasomes and cell death processes, and discuss current therapeutic opportunities driven by inflammasome research, including targeting, blocking and inhibiting the development of inflammasomes through both synthetic and natural compounds.
This book is the perfect reference for cell biologists, immunologists and research clinicians to understand the foundations of inflammasomes and explore the therapeutic opportunities they present. Pharma researchers may also find this reference invaluable in devising new approaches to developing anti-inflammatory drugs. Provides comprehensive coverage of the subject of inflammasome biology Authored by leading experts worldwide Provides biological insights that have both health implications and therapeutic potential