Current and Future Immunosuppressive Therapies Following Transplantation

Current and Future Immunosuppressive Therapies Following Transplantation
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9789401010054
ISBN-13 : 9401010056
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Book Synopsis Current and Future Immunosuppressive Therapies Following Transplantation by : Giuseppe Remuzzi

Download or read book Current and Future Immunosuppressive Therapies Following Transplantation written by Giuseppe Remuzzi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art summary of current and future immunosuppressive strategies in transplantation, with emphasis on the basic science mechanisms and clinical applicability of these strategies. The uniqueness of this book is the inclusion of up-to-date information on the basic mechanisms of actions of the immunosuppressive drugs as well as a summary of the clinical trials data and the potential use of these drugs in clinical organ transplantation. In addition to describing the various immunosuppressive strategies, the book has three special features, including immunosuppression in xenotransplantation, gene therapy approaches, and transplantation tolerance. A group of outstanding investigators have been assembled to write the chapters. The book is intended for the transplant professional and the specialist who wants to stay abreast of the current status of immunosuppression in organ transplantation. The book is also useful for basic scientists who work in the field of transplantation immunology.


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