Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : cellular and molecular mechanisms /: cellular and molecular mechanisms. (©2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Peter J. Barnes.
• Other Names: Barnes, Peter J, 1946-
• Contents: Why more research into molecular and cellular mechanisms of COPD is needed -- Inflammation in lung parenchyma -- Small airways disease in COPD -- Asthma vs. COPD: cellular and molecular differences -- Airway mucus secretion -- Macrophages -- Neutrophils -- Epithelial cells -- T-Lymphocytes -- Inflammatory mediators -- Oxidative stress -- Proteinases in COPD -- Antiproteases -- Corticosteroid resistance in COPD -- Molecular genetics -- Mechanisms of systemic effects -- Mechanisms of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Mechanisms of pulmonary vascular changes -- Therapeutic implications and future developments.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2005
• Copyright Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvii, 521 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.2/4; Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; MEDICAL -- Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine; Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive; CARA; Moleculaire biologie; Cellen (biologie); Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780849348242; 0849348242
• Related ISBNs: 0824723112
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.