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The Autoimmune Diseases
About this book
Since publication of the 4th Edition of The Autoimmune Diseases in 2006, the understanding of the immune mechanisms underlying autoimmunity and autoimmune disease has significantly deepened and broadened. This fully revised 5th Edition incorporates new material and combines common themes underlying inductive and effector mechanisms and therapies that relate generally to the autoimmune disorders. It discusses the biological basis of disease at genetic, molecular, cellular, and epidemiologic levels and includes expanded coverage of autoinflammatory disease and autoimmune responses to tumors.- Gives a thorough and an important overview on the entire field, framing individual disease chapters with information that compares and contrasts each disorder and therapy- Provides thorough, up-to-date information on specific diseases, along with clinical applications, in an easily found reference for clinicians and researchers interested in certain diseases- Keeps readers abreast of current trends and emerging areas in the field- Ensures that content is not only up-to-date, but applicable and relevant
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Part 1: Immunologic Basis of Autoimmunity
- Part 2: Immune Cells and Immune Responses
- Part 3: Non-Antigen-Specific Recognition
- Part 4: Initiation of Autoimmunity
- Part 5: Facilitation of Autoimmunity
- Part 6: Experimental Models of Autoimmunity
- Part 7: Multisystem Autoimmune Diseases
- Part 8: Endocrine System
- Part 9: Blood Disorders
- Part 10: Central and Peripheral Nervous System
- Part 11: Gastrointestinal System
- Part 12: Skin Diseases
- Part 13: Nephropathies and Reproductive System
- Part 14: Cardiovascular System and Lungs
- Part 15: Unclassified Expressions of Autoimmunity
- Part 16: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Therapy
- Index