The Role of Immune Mechanisms in Cardiovascular Disease

This book offers a unique description of different immunological aspects of myocardial disease. With contributions from numerous leading experts, the volume reflects state-of-the art knowledge in the field. The topics covered include classical aspects of inflammation in myocardial disease such as my...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schultheiss, Heinz-Peter (Editor), Schwimmbeck, Peter (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Protective Effects of Monoclonal Antibodies to Cell Adhesion Glycoproteins in Models of Cardiac Reperfusion Injury and Leukocyte/Vascular Responses
  • Prevention of Arterial Restenosis of Rapamycin and Mycophenolate Mofetil: A New Role for Novel Immunosuppressants in the Prevention of Post-Balloon Angioplasty Restenosis?
  • Treatment of Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy with Corticosteroids
  • The Genetics of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Mechanisms of Allograft Rejection and Therapeutic Options
  • The Immunology of Myocarditis
  • Mechanisms and Genetics of Autoimmunity
  • Molecular Pathogenesis of Myocarditis and Cardiomyopathy: Analysis of Virus-Receptor Interactions and Tyrosine Phosphorylation Events
  • Coxsackievirus Genetics and the Cardiovirulent Viral Phenotype
  • Lessons from Animal Models of Viral Myocarditis
  • The Role of Cytokines in the Pathogenesis of Myocarditis
  • The Role of Heart Infiltrating Cells in Myocyte Injury
  • The Significance of T Cell Responses in Human Myocarditis
  • The Possible Pathogenic Role of Autoantibodies in Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • The Adenine Nucleotide Translocator: A Major Autoantigen in Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Immunohistochemical Analysis of Inflammatory Heart Disease
  • Immunological Mediators in Inflammation of the Heart
  • Adhesion Molecule Induction and Expression in Neutrophil-Induced Myocardial Injury
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Adhesion of Staphylococcus Aureus to Cardiac Surfaces and Vegetations
  • Endotoxins as Potential Mediators of Myocardial Depression
  • Immunological Mediators in Arteriosclerosis
  • Transplant Associated Coronary Artery Disease
  • Role of Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Organ Transplantation
  • The Role of NO Synthases in Immunological Diseases: Importance for Left Ventricular Function
  • The Role of the Endothelium in Atherosclerosis
  • Immune and Inflammatory Responses in the Human Atherosclerotic Plaque
  • Inflammation in Acute Coronary Syndromes
  • Immunological Mechanisms in Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
  • Metalloproteinases and Atherosclerotic Plaque Rupture
  • Potential Role of Human Cytomegalovirus and Its Interaction with p53 in Coronary Restenosis
  • Therapeutic Approaches for Immune-Mediated Cardiovascular Diseases