Friday, July 27, 2007

Bacterial and Eukaryotic Porins: Structure, Function, Mechanism

Bacterial and Eukaryotic Porins: Structure, Function, Mechanism
by Roland Benz (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 382 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-VCH (October 8, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3527307753

Book Description
This first book dedicated to the topic relates the known physiological functions of porins to their molecular structure and mechanism, as documented by various in vitro and in vivo methods, including the generation of null mutants in mice.
For the first time, it brings together biophysical evidence with studies performed in a cellular context, presenting a unified picture of the fundamental importance of porins for cellular function.
With 16 contributions by an interdisciplinary team of leading porin researchers, this reference is essential reading for every molecular or structural biologist with an interest in this essential protein family.

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Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus

Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus
by Daniel J Wallace (Author), Bevra Hannahs Hahn (Author)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 1440 pages
* Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 7 edition (October 1, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0781793947

Book Description
Established for forty years as the definitive reference on lupus, Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition. More than ninety distinguished contributing authors--twenty of them new to this edition--provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus, including definitions, pathogenesis, autoantibodies, clinical and laboratory features, management, prognosis, and patient education. This edition focuses on evidence-based findings, treatment consensuses, and practical clinical information. New chapters cover cytokines and interferons, pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, immune tolerance, clinical indices in assessment of lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, reproductive issues, fibromyalgia, gender-related issues, and biomarkers.

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