Cytokines in Veterinary Medicine (CABI Publishing)
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Book Description
Cytokines are proteins that act as intercellular signals in a variety of processes, including embryonic development, haematopoiesis, stress, inflammation, immunity and tissue report. In the 1980s researchers established the link between cytokines and the immune, endocrine and neuronal systems
for both humans and rodents. With advances in recombinant DNA and PCR technologies, cytokine research has exploded, with much recent work focusing on farm and domestic animals. This book addresses the clinical potential of cytokines for veterinary medicine. Covering cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, cats
and dogs, the book reviews the role of cytokines in pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy for animals diseases. It discusses the use of animal models to investigate analogous human diseases. It also examines how cytokines might be used to monitor diseases and improve the health of livestock, and how
they might work as vaccine adjuvants or adjuncts to chemotherapy. Written by leading authorities from Europe, North America, Africa and Australia, the book is essential for researchers in veterinary microbiology and immunology, as well as medical scientists interested in applying this work to human
health.
Cytokines in Veterinary Medicine (CABI Publishing),Virgil E. C. J. Schijns,Marian C. Horzinek,CABI Publishing,0851992099,Children's All Ages - Medical,Cytokines,Immunology,Life Sciences - Biochemistry,Medical,Physiological effect,Science/Mathematics,Veterinary Medicine - General,Veterinary Microbiology,Veterinary immunology,Agriculture | Animal Science & Veterinary Science,Animal physiology,Medical / Veterinary Medicine / General,Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics,Veterinary pathology & histology
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