Books in the Handbook of Immunopharmacology series

Offers an overview of the adhesion molecules, processes and concepts that govern both inflammatory and infectious diseases. This volume introduces some of the molecules that mediate leukocyte adhesion. It explores the contributions of specific molecules in inflammatory diseases in various organs.

Considers cardiac diseases for which drugs may play a therapeutic role through their effects on the immune system. The book reviews diseases of the heart which may involve an immunopharmacological component, and includes methods for the study of physiological and biochemical functions in the heart.

Non-selective inhibitors of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE), such as theophylline, have been in use since 1958. A variety of these inhibitors are under test as potential anti-inflammatory drugs. This book summarizes the developments, as well as giving a comprehensive description of the compounds available.

Covers various aspects of immunopharmacology. This work covers each of the major cell types and classes of inflammatory responses. It covers different classes of diseases as well as the drugs under development.

This volume adopts a step-by-step approach, culminating in a series of chapters concerning particular epithelia, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and ocular. This book should serve as a useful introduction to epithelial function and its immunopharmacology.