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Books in Immunology

Elsevier's Immunology collection equips researchers with valuable insights to address the complexities of the immune system and its role in health and disease, offering original research, insightful analysis, and current theory on diagnosing, managing, and advancing treatments for allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders.

  • Microglial Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 170
    • English
    Microglial Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 170 in the Advances in Immunology series, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews focused on the role of microglia and neuroinflammation in neurological and psychiatric disorders. This volume brings together contributions from leading researchers, offering up-to-date insights into microglial biology in health and disease, as well as their involvement in major neurodegenerative conditions. Chapters in this new release explore Cross-talk between Tau and Neuro-glia Axis of Alzheimer’s Disease, Microglia in Health and Disease, Amyloid-beta (Aβ) and Neuroinflammation in Microglia, Chemokine Receptor CX3CR1 Interacts with Tau and Regulates Microglial Activity in Alzheimer’s Disease, and much more.Additional chapters explore Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Psychiatric Disorders, GPCR-Mediated Internalization and Endosomal Sorting of the Tau–GPCR Complex in Microglia, iPSC-Derived Microglia: A Cellular Platform for Tau and Alzheimer’s Disease Immunotherapy, Advancements in Invasive and Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Parkinson’s Disease, LRRK2-I1371V Disrupts Microglial Membrane Homeostasis and Enhances α-Synuclein Toxicity, Microglial Advances in Parkinson’s Disease, Microglial Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease, and more.

  • Immunological Insights and Emerging Therapeutics in Medical Mycology

    • 1st Edition
    • Paschalis Vergidis + 1 more
    • English
    Immunological Insights and Emerging Therapeutics in Medical Mycology summarizes the current knowledge on interactions between host cells and human fungal pathogens and explains how certain immune defects lead to vulnerability to fungal infection.Chapters focus on immune response to such fungal infections as candidiasis, aspergillus, cryptococcosis, mucormycosis, pneumocystis.This title provides a basis for further study on antifungal immunity by enhancing understanding of antifungal immune responses. Further, this title offers new insights from the host immune response, improving understanding of disease pathogenesis and informing novel prophylactic and therapeutic approaches to fungal infections.

  • The Immunology of Horses and Donkeys

    • 1st Edition
    • Ian R. Tizard
    • English
    The Immunology of Horses and Donkeys offers a comprehensive overview of the immune systems of equids, bridging a critical gap by combining current research with foundational concepts and emphasizing both mechanisms and practical applications. The book covers immune development, disease resistance, vaccination, and immune disorders, supporting improved health management in horses and donkeys. Organized logically, it begins with the evolutionary history and domestication of equids and then explores immune ontogeny, innate and adaptive responses, and lymphoid tissue structure. Chapters detail the major histocompatibility complex, cytokine signaling, antigen-presenting cells, and mucosal immunity.Additional sections address the microbiota, vaccine strategies, and immune responses to bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, providing a holistic view of equine immune health. Users will find content that advances understanding in immunology, biomedical research, and veterinary medicine, supporting the development of better diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies. The book's clear, thorough approach benefits both scientific discovery and clinical application, ultimately improving equine health and informing broader mammalian immunology studies.

  • The Cytokines of the Immune System

    The Role of Cytokines in Disease Related to Immune Response
    • 2nd Edition
    • Zlatko Dembic
    • English
    Cytokines of the Immune System: The Role of Cytokines in Disease Related to Immune Response, Second Edition is a comprehensive and essential resource for graduate and postgraduate training of physicians, dentists, biomedical specialists, and those interested in scientific research in biology and biochemistry. The book provides an up-to-date, textbook-like description of immunology, focusing on the critical role of cytokines in immune responses. With advancements in cytokine research and signal transduction, this new and improved edition offers a deeper understanding of cytokine-receptor interactions, supported by novel figures based on crystal-structure conformations from the protein database.These insights are invaluable for inspiring new drug designs and therapeutic strategies. The book delivers a thorough overview of immunology, detailing the development and regulation of the immune system, with a special focus on cytokines. It presents an upgraded description of interleukins, immune-modulatory cytokines, and chemokines, exploring their structure, sources, functions, receptors, disease associations, and therapeutic potentials. This edition also introduces the latest information on innate lymphoid cells and their cytokines, as well as their adaptive immunity counterparts. A dedicated chapter on the cytokine storm provides critical insights into this phenomenon.

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    Basic, Applied and Clinical Aspects
    • 3rd Edition
    • George C. Tsokos
    • English
    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Basic, Applied and Clinical Aspects has been an essential resource for scientists and clinicians in this field since its original publication in 2015. The third edition of this work has been completely updated and expanded with the latest scientific and clinical developments in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) to date. Contributors at the forefront of each topic come together to enhance content on epidemiology and diagnosis, pathogenesis, mechanisms of tissue damage, clinical aspects of the disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and treatments. Also added is the latest information on new treatments, criteria, monogenic forms of lupus, insights on the role of microbiome, and advances in understanding disease pathogenesis. This must-have reference is an indispensable resource for specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE as well as early career or experienced investigators studying basic aspects of the disease. It is a tool for measurement of clinical activity for pharmaceutical development and basic research of the disease, and a key reference work for hospital libraries.

  • Biomarkers for Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Targeted Therapeutic Approaches

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 170
    • English
    Biomarkers for Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Targeted Therapeutic Approaches, Volume 170 provides an integrated overview of the current state and future directions of biomarker research in oncology. The book bridges fundamental molecular insights with clinical applications, emphasizing how biomarkers are transforming cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment strategies. Chapters cover an Introduction to cancer biomarkers and current research, Role of Biomarkers for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment, Classification of Cancer Biomarkers based on treatment strategies, Predictive, Prognosis and Diagnostic Cancer Biomarker in cancer therapeutic approaches, Biomarkers for targeted therapy and treatment decision-making, and much more.Additional sections delve in to Emerging trends in cancer biomarker and their clinical effect on personalized treatment, Recent advances in detection techniques regarding predictive, prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers in solid cancers and its future challenges, Recent advances in detection techniques regarding predictive, prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers in body fluids and its future challenges, Emerging biomarkers for non-invasive cancer diagnosis and treatment, and more. The brings together recent advancements in molecular diagnostics, predictive and prognostic markers, and targeted therapeutic development across a wide range of cancer types.

  • Advances in Immunology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 168
    • English
    Advances in Immunology, Volume 168, the latest release in a long-established and highly respected publication, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunology. Sample topics in this new release include Alarmins in mucosal tissues and how they regulate health and disease, and more.

  • Innovative Nanotechnology: Transforming Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 169
    • English
    Innovative Nanotechnology: Transforming Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Volume 169 in the Advances in Cancer Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include an Introduction to Nanotechnology in Dermatology, Basics of Skin Cancer: Types, Diagnosis, and Current Challenges, Current Challenges in Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery in Skin Cancer, Nanotechnology in Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Therapeutic Nanoparticles and Targeted Therapy, and much more.Additional chapters cover Nanotechnology in Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapy for Skin Cancer, Challenges in Translating Nanotechnology from Research to Clinical Practice, Nanotechnology and Immunotherapy Synergies in Skin Cancer, Patient-Centric Approaches and Personalized Nanomedicine in Skin Cancer, The Role of Theranostics and Nanotheranostics in Skin Cancer Management, Preclinical and Clinical Trials in Nanotech Skin Cancer Treatment, Safety, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations in Nanotechnology for Skin Cancer, and many more interesting chapters on topics of current interest.

  • The Microbiome and Cancer Treatment

    Overcoming Resistance and Enhancing Efficacy
    • 1st Edition
    • Sadhna Aggarwal + 3 more
    • English
    The Microbiome and Cancer Treatment: Overcoming Resistance and Enhancing Efficacy delves into the intricate relationship between the microbiome and cancer treatment, highlighting the microbiome's critical role in drug resistance and therapeutic efficacy. The book's chapters are meticulously organized to provide a deep understanding of how the microbiome interacts with the immune system and influences cancer development and response to therapies. This book opens new avenues for investigation by providing a better understanding of the mechanisms of resistance and the role of microbiome alterations in chemoresistance.Sect... also address the complex "chicken-or-egg" relationship between microbiome alterations and chemoresistance. A diverse blend of chapters foster interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as immunology, microbiology, oncology, and pharmacology, promoting holistic approaches to cancer treatment. Readers will benefit by gaining awareness and a better understanding of how the microbiome impacts health, particularly in the context of cancer, leading to more informed health choices.

  • Microbiome in Head and Neck Cancer: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Implications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 169
    • English
    Microbiome in Head and Neck Cancer: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Implications, Volume 169 in the Advances in Immunology series, presents an authoritative exploration on how microbial communities contribute to the initiation, progression, and treatment of head and neck cancers. Chapters highlight The Microbiome of the Head and Neck Region, Overview Head and Neck Microbiota and the Factors Influencing the Head and Neck Microbiome, Mechanistic Pathways of Dysbiosis in Cancer Development, Oral Microbiota and OPMDs, Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs): An Overview, Oral Microbiota and Oral Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC): An Overview, and much more.Additional chapters cover the Role of the Oral Microbiome in Oral Cancer (OSCC), Microbiome as a Prognostic Indicator in Oral Cancer, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications, Microbiome-Based Diagnostic Approaches, Modulating the Head and Neck Microbiome for Cancer Prevention, Microbiome-Targeted Therapeutics in Head and Neck Cancer, Artificial Intelligence in Microbiome Data Analysis: Applications in Head and Neck Cancer, and Challenges and Future Directions in Head & Neck Microbiome Research.

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