Immunology Inflammation And Diseases Of The Eye

Author : Darlene A. Dartt
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123819741
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immunology, Inflammation and Diseases of the Eye written by Darlene A. Dartt and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection of articles from the Encyclopedia of the Eye provides a comprehensive overview of immunological features, diseases and inflammation of the eye and its support structures and organs. Rather than taking an immunological focus that is strictly suitable for clinicians, the volume offers a considerable basic science background and addresses a broad range of topics - the immune system of the eye, its various disorders, mechanisms of inflammation of the eye and visual system, treatment, wound healing mechanisms, stem cells, and more. The first single volume to integrate comparative studies into a comprehensive resource on the neuroscience of ocular immunology Chapters are carefully selected from the Encyclopedia of the Eye by the world's leading vision researchers The best researchers in the field provide their conclusions in the context of the latest experimental results

Author : S. Lightman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400924909
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immunology of Eye Diseases written by S. Lightman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eye can become involved in immune-mediated diseases that affect it alone or as part of a multi-organ disease process. Much immunological attention has been focused on other organs affected by these processes and the subject of the immunology of eye diseases is a relatively new one. Many of these diseases that involve the eye are not life-threatening but can result in devastat ing loss of sight that if bilateral, will have major effects on the patient's life. Systemic immunological investigations are generally unhelpful in these patients and one of the major problems in this field has been the lack of diseased tissue available for examination to determine the pathological processes involved. Our poor understanding of basic mechanisms of disease in the eye has meant that treatment of many of these conditions is often inadequate. It has become possible to apply in the eye many ofthe techniques used to investigate the role of the immune system in other systems. Animal models of many of the disease processes have also allowed dissection of the immune response both within and outside the eye. It is my belief that a greater understanding of the mechanisms by which the structures in the eye become damaged will allow more specific and effective therapeutic strategies to be devised.

Author : Jerry Y. Niederkorn
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805581874
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immune Response and the Eye written by Jerry Y. Niederkorn and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In memory of J. Wayne Streilein, the pioneer in ocular immunology The second edition of Immune Response and the Eye' highlights recent insights into the dangerous compromise' between the immune system and the eye, which protects the eye against pathogens while limiting inflammation and immune-mediated injury to ocular tissues with little or no regenerative potential. It discusses the broad spectrum of physiological, immunological, anatomical, and biochemical adaptations that conspire to closely regulate the tone and tenor of immune responses in the eye. This volume further describes immune-mediated diseases that occur when the compromise between the immune system and the eye is breached. This breakdown in immune privilege threatens the vision of millions each year. Finally, recent advances in ocular immunology are presented, which offer potential therapeutic applications in corneal and retinal transplantation and in the management of blinding autoimmune diseases of the eye. Eye researchers, ophthalmologists and immunologists will appreciate the state-of-the-art and authoritative information presented in Immune Response and the Eye'

Author : Manfred Zierhut
Publisher : JP Medical Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9350903091
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Innate Immunity and the Eye written by Manfred Zierhut and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The innate immune system comprises the cells and mechanisms that are the first line of defence against infection by other organisms. This book provides a comprehensive synopsis of eye diseases, their immunological mechanisms and the role of the immune cells and mediators. Beginning with an introduction to the role of the innate immune system, the following chapters discuss the different types of immune cells in the eye and their role in the etiopathogenesis of various diseases including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Edited by Manfred Zierhut, recognised expert from the University of Tuebingen Germany, this book is presented in an easy to read format, enabling practitioners to understand even the most sophisticated eye disorders from an immunological perspective. Key points Comprehensive synopsis of the role of the innate immune system in eye diseases Covers different types of immune cells Edited by internationally recognised specialist in Germany

Author : J. Wayne Streilein
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805568932
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immune Response and the Eye written by J. Wayne Streilein and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the physiologic bases of ocular immune privilege and the distinctive systemic immune responses elicited by eye derived antigens are described. Several chapters discuss the pathogeneses of these disorders which arise from infections, autoimmunity, and neoplasms. Finally, chapters devoted to corneal and retinal transplantation describe attempts to exploit ocular immune privilege to promote graft survival and thereby cure blindness. Ophthalmologists, both clinicians and physician scientists, general and tumor immunologists, transplantation biologists and anyone seeking to understand the immunopathogenic diseases that threaten vision will appreciate the information presented in this book.

Author : Gilbert Smolin
Publisher : Little, Brown Medical Division
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ocular Immunology written by Gilbert Smolin and published by Little, Brown Medical Division. This book was released on 1986 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anita Suran
Publisher : IRL Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immunology of the Eye written by Anita Suran and published by IRL Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Uwe Pleyer
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805568630
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immuno-ophthalmology written by Uwe Pleyer and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although considerable light has been shed on the mechanisms of ocular immunity over the past 20 years, a complete understanding still eludes our grasp. To many ophthalmologists immunology itself is a comparatively new field. This volume will bring the latest findings in immunological research and the resulting new therapy methods to the ophthalmologist in practice. The scope of the topics goes from general principles of immuno-ophthalmology to more specific ones such as immunology of corneal transplantation or immune regulation of uveoretinal inflammation. With its broad scope of contributions, this publication will not only be significant to the ophthalmologist, but also to pediatricians, specialists in internal medicine as well as dermatologists confronted with eye diseases.

Author : Uwe Pleyer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540267522
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uveitis and Immunological Disorders written by Uwe Pleyer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-03-30 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indispensable for continuous education and advanced training All editors with international reputation and contributing authors with great expertise in their topic Well-structured text and design, quick and easy to read Bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice Every 2nd year each subject is covered with timely information about new developments in the specialised field

Author : Thanh Hoang-Xuan
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 9781588900302
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inflammatory Diseases of the Conjunctiva written by Thanh Hoang-Xuan and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A splendid book...material is presented beautifully...the illustrations are spectacular. --C. Stephen Foster, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts I am very impressed by the quality of the presentations...it is simply a superb book. --Claes H. Dohlman, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts As conjunctivitis is one of the most difficult eye disorders to treat and diagnose, Inflammatory Diseases of the Conjunctiva is an extremely valuable, problem-solving text for the practicing ophthalmologist. This new book provides outstanding guidance on diagnosing and managing all aspects of acute and chronic conjunctivitis, including a thorough understanding of the causes and basic mechanisms of the disorder. Beginning with a complete description of the functional anatomy of the conjunctiva, the book goes on to cover the major conjunctival inflammatory diseases, including acute infections, allergic, auto-immune, iatrogenic, chlamydial and others. Conjunctivitis associated with systemic inflammatory conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome or bullous mucocutaneous disease is also discussed. Key Features: Practical diagnosis and treatment tables, along with clear and helpful diagrams Over 200 superb, full-color illustrations Invaluable information on the management of inflammatory conditions of the conjunctiva An exhaustive bibliography While other books have addressed conjunctivitis in individual chapters, this is the most comprehensive publication available today. Highly praised by faculty at the prestigious Harvard Medical School, Inflammatory Diseases of the Conjunctiva is essential for anyone who works or teaches in the field of ophthalmology.