T Cell Regulation in Allergy, Asthma and Atopic Skin Diseases
Important new findings for the development of novel allergy treatments
This book presents the state of the art in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the immune response in allergic inflammation. Special attention is given to the central role of regulatory T cells (Treg) in immune regulation and induction of peripheral tolerance, as well as to the relevance of Th17 cells in chronic inflammation. The importance of Treg and Th17 cells is demonstrated in bronchial asthma, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis and delayed-type hypersensitivity. Furthermore, T-cell-mediated regulatory mechanisms in helminthic infections and fungal allergy are discussed. Several chapters are devoted to the therapeutic consequences that these recently discovered T-cell functions may have. Their role as a potential target for specific immunotherapy is evaluated and novel approaches for peripheral tolerance induction and treatment of allergic and asthmatic diseases and inflammation are suggested. Stem cell transplantation as a future therapeutic intervention in regulatory T-cell disorders is also considered.
Well edited and up to date, this volume is recommended reading for allergologists, immunologists, dermatologists and any scientist interested in the immunological events regulating allergic inflammation in general and allergic manifestations in different organs.
Chemical Immunology and Allergy,
Vol. 94
ISSN: 1660-2242
e-ISSN: 1662-2898
T Cell Regulation in Allergy, Asthma and Atopic Skin Diseases
Editor(s): Blaser, K. (Davos)
XVI + 226 p.,
39 fig.,
8 in color,
11 tab.,
hard cover,
2008
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