Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive examination of cytokine function in the protection and pathogenesis of organ illness and injury is provided in this book. It emphasizes cytokine synthesis, release, regulation, and various mechanisms of action that result in altered cell, tissue, organ and organ metabolism, and immunity. A wide range of topics are explored in detail, including gene expression, regulation of synthesis and release, receptors and post receptor events, assays for cytokines, and cytokine activities in vitro and in vivo. In addition, this authoritative source features coverage of the identity and actions of interleukin-1 and interferon beta 2, as well as colony stimulating factors and transforming growth beta.
