Subject cytokine modulation

The complex and sometimes redundant phagocyte signaling pathrrays that lead u> production of proinflanunatory, r ulatory and suppressive cytokines and/or chemoldnes, have been the subject of several recent reviews. In vertebrates, a second line of defense, (adaptive irmnunity) is initiated and modulated by the innate immune system throi h the interactions of antigen-presentii cells especially dendritic cells, with specialized B-cells and T-cells, which recognize a wide spectrum of microbial antigens. ... 

This is an edited volume containing 58 chapters by individual authors. The volume is divided in the following areas Soluble components of inflammation (10 chapters), cytokines (5 chapters), cellular components of inflammation (21 chapters), responses to inflammation (3 chapters), clinical correlates (13 chapters), and pharmacologic modulation of inflammation (4 chapters). Each chapter is a critical, in-depth review of the indicated subject and the references are extensive. This is an excellent volume for those wanting an in-depth overview of the inflammatory process and its components. No information is provided on biomaterial/inflammation interactions. 

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