The Macrophage [Hardcover]

Bernard Burke (Editor), Claire E. Lewis (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192631977 | ISBN-13: 978-0192631978 | Publication Date: August 15, 2002 | Edition: 2

The field of macrophage research has grown enormously since publication of the first edition of this book. The Macrophage 2e provides a unique comprehensive review of the current scientific knowledge of the multifaceted role of this important and intriguiging cell in health and disease. In 16 chapters by experts in the field it covers the basic biology and diverse functions of macrophages in specific diseases and the complex of interactions between macrophages and other cells. Ranging from their role in the defense against pathogens, their role as hosts for pathogens (including HIV), their complex roles in diseases such as arthritis and cancer, and their potential for use in novel gene therapy approaches to disease treatment, the book gives an up to the minute account of active macrophage research. The editors have intentionally included a broad rangeof topics that will appeal not only to immunologists and cell biologists but will also be of interest to those working in the specific disease areas covered.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`From a review of the previous edition: The authors, editors and publishers have done a good job, and I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in macrophages...this book represents an excellent attempt to summarise the most important facets of the field in a single volume.' British Journal of Cancer

About the Author

Bernard Burke is a Senior Research fellow, Department of Pathology, University of Sheffield School of Medicine. Claire E. Lewis is in the Division of Oncology and Cellular Pathology, University of Sheffield Medical School.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 680 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192631977
• ISBN-13: 978-0192631978
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,643,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)