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Offers recent findings in basic science on the structure, biology, physiology, and pathophysiology of complement proteins and the latest therapeutic approaches towards the control of complement-mediated diseases.

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Author:   John E. Volanakis (Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham, USA) ,  Michael M. Frank ,  John E. Volanakis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.400kg
ISBN:  

9780824798987

ISBN 10:   0824798988
Pages:   668
Publication Date:   25 February 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction and Historical Notes, Michael M. Frank Molecular Architecture Overview of the Complement System, John E. Volanakis Clq and Mannose-Binding Lectin, Kenneth B. M. Reid Complement Enzymes, John E. Volanakis and Gérard J. Arlaud The Chemistry and Biology of C3, C4, and C5, John D. Lambris, Arvind Sahu, and Rick A. Wetsel Proteins of the Membrane Attack Complex, Mnason E. Plumb and James M. Sodetz Regulatory Proteins of Complement, M. Kathryn Liszewski and John P. Atkinson Complement Receptors, Joseph M. Ahearn and Ariella M. Rosengard Phylogeny of the Complement System, Masaru Nonaka Regulation of Complement Protein Gene Expression, Harvey R. Colten and Gérard Garnier Biology Characterization of Complement Anaphylatoxins and Their Biological Responses, Julia A. Ember, Mark A. Jagels, and Tony E. Hugli Complement-Mediated Phagocytosis, Melvin Berger Cellular Responses to the Membrane Attack Complex, Carolyn Mold Regulation by Complement of Acquired Immunity, Michael C. Carroll and Douglas T. Fearon Endothelial Cell Responses to Complement Activation, Soheyla Saadi and Jeffrey L. Platt The Complement System in Reproduction, Teresa J. Oglesby Bacteria and Complement, Franz Petry and Michael Loos Complement and Viruses, Neil R. Cooper Complement and Disease Complement Deficiencies and Infection, Peter Densen Processing and Clearance of Immune Complexes by Complement and the Role of Complement in Immune Complex Diseases, Kevin A. Davies and Mark J. Walport C1 Inhibitor Gene and Hereditary Angioedema, Alvin E. Davis III Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria and Complement, Wendell F. Rosse Complement in Central Nervous System Disorders, Moon L. Shin, Horea Rus, and Florin Niculescu Development of Clinically Useful Agents to Control Complement-Mediated Tissue Damage, Eric Wagner and Michael M. Frank Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Alan D. Schreiber Complement and Glomerular Diseases, Clark West Role of Complement in Diseased and Normal Human Skin, Kim B. Yancey and Thomas J. Lawley Complement and Neuromuscular Diseases, Milan Basta and Marinos C. Dalakas

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"" …essential reading for those working in basic or applied complement research and should be read by all clinical immunologists in training. ""-Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

essential reading for those working in basic or applied complement research and should be read by all clinical immunologists in training. -Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

""" …essential reading for those working in basic or applied complement research and should be read by all clinical immunologists in training. ""-Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases"

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