The NPY Family of Peptides in Immune Disorders, Inflammation, Angiogenesis, and Cancer

The NPY Family of Peptides in Immune Disorders, Inflammation, Angiogenesis, and Cancer (Progress in Inflammation Research)
by Zofia Zukowska (Editor), Giora Z. Feuerstein (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 258 pages
* Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel; 1 edition (December 1, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3764371595

Book Description
Recent research indicates that the immune system and inflammatory reactions are governed and regulated by powerful neuronal mediators derived from the central and peripheral nervous system. The NPY family of peptides is a diverse group of neuropeptides that acts via multiple receptors, Y1-Y5, which are widespread not only in neurons but also in a variety of non-neural and immune cells. These peptides have been known as important regulators of many essential systems, such as blood pressure and cardiac function, food consumption and energy homeostasis. However, in recent years, they have also become recognized for their role as potent modulators of cell growth and immune functions with broad implications in chronic inflammatory diseases, cancer and angiogenesis.
In this book, experts in the field analyze recent evidence supporting the role of NPY family of peptides in regulation of the immune/inflammatory system with special reference to its medical and therapeutic implications.

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Bacterial Fish Pathogens: Disease of Farmed and Wild Fish

Bacterial Fish Pathogens: Disease of Farmed and Wild Fish (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences)
by B. Austin (Author), D.A. Austin (Author)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 552 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 4th ed. edition (May 3, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1402060688
Book Description
This 4th, revised edition of Bacterial Fish Pathogens fills the need for an up-to-date comprehensive book on the biological aspects of the bacterial taxa which cause disease in fish. Since the 3rd edition was published in 1999, much has changed in the control of disease of farmed and wild fish. Many more scientific articles about bacterial fish pathogens have been published, describing such new pathogens as Pasteurella skyensis, and antimicrobial compounds for the control of disease have been replaced by alternative methods, such as the use of probiotics. This updated book analyses all the new information, including that on new pathogens and new developments on long established diseases, such as furunculosis and vibriosis. Consideration is given to all of the bacterial taxa which have at some time been reported as fish pathogens, whether they are secondary invaders of already damaged tissue or serious, primary pathogens.

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