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Pulmonary Epithelium in Health and Disease, The

Publication Year:
2008
Edition:
1st
Author:
Proud, David
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN:
978-0-47-005951-7
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
81
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Provides a unique comprehensive description of the structure of the epithelium, its damage by various agents and the mechanism of epithelial repair.

The past two decades have seen extraordinary advances in our understanding of the role of the pulmonary epithelium in airway health and disease. Our understanding of epithelial biology has expanded exponentially in the past decade.

The detailed coverage includes not only the multiple ways in which the epithelium contributes to host defence, but also the nature and functional consequences of the interactions of inhaled pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, allergens and pollutants. the role of the epithelium in regulating airway inflammation and structure is also discussed, as is the role of the epithelium as a target for inhaled medications and as a route for novel drug delivery.

Containing chapters on multiple aspects of epithelial function in health and disease, each one is written by a leader in the field. This is essential reading for pulmonary researchers and physicians requiring detailed advanced understanding of the epithelium as well as those working in allergy, biomedical, and pharmaceutical research.
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OvidSP
Publisher:
Wiley
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Proud, David
ISBN:
978-0-47-005951-7
Specialty:
  • Microbiology
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
460
Publication Year:
2008
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
81

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