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Book Synopsis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by progressive chronic airflow obstruction, is the most common respiratory disorder of adults in the developed world and is the fourth main cause of death in the US. COPD has received little attention compared with other respiratory diseases such as asthma and lung cancer.

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"The panel of speakers included some of the most distinguished scientists and physicians working in the field of COPD." (Biochemie, No. 83, 2001)

Table of Contents
Overview of the pathology/pathogenesis
Overview of current therapies
Genetics
Mucus hypersecretion in COPD
Mechanisms of exacerbation
Epithelial and mesenchymal cells
Macrophage control of inflammation: negative pathways of regulation of inflammatory cytokines
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Oxidants/antioxidants
Proteases and anti-proteases -
I
Proteases and anti-proteases -
II
Alveolus formation: critical period, plasticity and retinoid regulation
Systemic effects of COPD
Potential novel therapies for COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 28 November 2000
      ISBN-13 9780471494379
      978-0471494379
      ISBN-10 0471494372
      Also in:
      Cellular physiology Biology, life sciences Molecular biology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by progressive chronic airflow obstruction, is the most common respiratory disorder of adults in the developed world and is the fourth main cause of death in the US. COPD has received little attention compared with other respiratory diseases such as asthma and lung cancer.

      Trade Review
      "The panel of speakers included some of the most distinguished scientists and physicians working in the field of COPD." (Biochemie, No. 83, 2001)

      Table of Contents
      Overview of the pathology/pathogenesis
      Overview of current therapies
      Genetics
      Mucus hypersecretion in COPD
      Mechanisms of exacerbation
      Epithelial and mesenchymal cells
      Macrophage control of inflammation: negative pathways of regulation of inflammatory cytokines
      Neutrophils
      Lymphocytes
      Oxidants/antioxidants
      Proteases and anti-proteases -
      I
      Proteases and anti-proteases -
      II
      Alveolus formation: critical period, plasticity and retinoid regulation
      Systemic effects of COPD
      Potential novel therapies for COPD

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