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Immunology of Beh 's Disease
About this book
Beh's Disease (BD) is one of the most-studied systemic disorders characterized by an occlusive vasculopathy of multiple organs. The etiology and pathogenesis of BD are still unclear, but there is evidence for genetic, immunologic and infectious factors in the onset and throughout the course of the disease. This book summarizes our knowledge regarding the most important factors that induce or trigger BD. After an epidemiological overview, the clinical presentation of ocular and non-ocular symptoms of BD is summarized. The immunopathological changes reflect a chronic vasculitis of arterioles, venules, and capillaries. The book covers the role of T-cells, NK-T-cells, secreted cytokines, and neutrophils as well as immune reactions against various microbial heat shock proteins. It shows that the pathogenic gene involved in the development of BD is pinpointed to HLA-B51. It also discusses the treatment of BD, including anti-TNF-alpha-antibodies and interferon-alpha.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- 1. Epidemiology of Adamantiades-Behçetâs Disease
- 2. A Proposal to Study the Frequency of Rare Diseases
- 3. Non-Ocular Manifestations
- 4. Ocular Manifestations in Behçetâs Disease
- 5. Immunohistopathology of Behçetâs Disease
- 6. T Cells in Behçetâs Disease
- 7. NK and NK-T Cells Possibly Involved in Behçetâs Disease
- 8. Cytokines in Behçetâs Disease
- 9. Autoimmunity in Behçetâs Disease
- 10. An Attempt To Create A Behçetâs Disease Model In Mice
- 11. Neutrophil Hyperfunction in Behçetâs Disease
- 12. Role of Infectious Organisms in Behçetâs Disease
- 13. The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in Behçetâs Disease
- 14. Association of HLA-B51 Suballeles with Behçetâs Disease in Patients of German and Turkish Origin
- 15. Peptide Motif of HLA-B*5101 and the Linkage To Behçetâs Disease
- 16. Microsatellite Mapping of the Pathogenic Gene of Behçetâs Disease
- 17. The Treatment of Behçet
- 18. The Efficacy of Anti-TNF-Alpha Antibody in the Treatment of Uveitis Patients with Behçetâs Disease
- 19. Use of Interferon-a in Behçetâs Disease
- 20. Type I Interferon Treatment of Experimental Autoimmune Uveoretinitis
- Authors
- Index