C-Type Lectins in Immune Homeostasis

C-Type Lectins in Immune Homeostasis
Author: Sho Yamasaki
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783030622398

This book focuses on C-type lectin receptors, a newly emerging family of pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs) and a crucial part of the human innate immune system. Above all, the authors highlight these receptors’ role in the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) – one of the first steps in responding to foreign and potentially dangerous structures in the human body. The respective chapters chiefly examine various C-type lectin receptors, their corresponding ligands, and signalling. In addition to offering immunologists and clinicians important insights from the latest research, they may also provide novel points of departure for future drug development.

Essentials of Glycobiology

Essentials of Glycobiology
Author: Ajit Varki
Publisher: CSHL Press
Total Pages: 694
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780879696818

Sugar chains (glycans) are often attached to proteins and lipids and have multiple roles in the organization and function of all organisms. "Essentials of Glycobiology" describes their biogenesis and function and offers a useful gateway to the understanding of glycans.

C-Type Lectin Receptors in Immunity

C-Type Lectin Receptors in Immunity
Author: Sho Yamasaki
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 4431560157

The book presents the latest findings on C-type lectin receptors, focusing on individual receptors and their signaling. In recent years there have been great advances in the understanding of the function of these receptors as a newly emerging family of pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs) for pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). Comprising four parts: ITAM-coupled Activating Receptors; HemITAM-bearing Receptors; ITIM-bearing Receptors; and Other Receptors and Related Topics, this comprehensive review covers a broad range of C-type lectin receptors. The updated information on C-type lectin receptors and their ligands provided will appeal to a wide readership, from basic immunologists to physicians and surgeons. In addition, sections on novel drug development make this a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists.

Lectin in Host Defense Against Microbial Infections

Lectin in Host Defense Against Microbial Infections
Author: Shie-Liang Hsieh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-03-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811515808

This book systemically presents the latest research on lectins, covering all the major topics in the field, including the heterocomplex of lectins and Toll-like receptors, protective versus pathogenic functions in connection with microbial infections, and novel strategies for enhancing host immunity against infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Lectins are a large group of glycan-binding proteins that recognize diverse glycan and non-glycan structures expressed on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and are vital to cell-cell interactions, the attachment of microbes to host cells, and the recognition and activation of immune responses to exogenous and endogenous danger signals. The composition and structure of microbes are complex and include numerous ‘pathogen-associated molecular patterns’ or ‘damage-associated molecular patterns’. As such, microbes’ interactions with immune cells activate multiple innate immunity receptors and produce distinct inflammatory reactions, which can be protective to contain microbial invasion, or pathogenic to cause tissue damage and shock syndrome in the host. The book shares lessons learned from state-of-the art research in this field, highlights the latest discoveries, and provides insightful discussions on lectin-mediated inflammatory reactions, while also outlining future research directions.

Janeway's Immunobiology

Janeway's Immunobiology
Author: Kenneth Murphy
Publisher: Garland Science
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-06-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780815344575

The Janeway's Immunobiology CD-ROM, Immunobiology Interactive, is included with each book, and can be purchased separately. It contains animations and videos with voiceover narration, as well as the figures from the text for presentation purposes.

Lectin Purification and Analysis

Lectin Purification and Analysis
Author: Jun Hirabayashi
Publisher: Humana
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781071604298

This volume presents a series of experimental protocols for glycan analysis using lectins and the functional analysis of lectins. A key feature in this book are two comprehensive overview chapters on lectin structures and a list of the all the lectins—these chapters discuss the latest findings in the field. The remainder of the book covers topics such as lectins from mammals, non-mammalian animals; plants, algae, fungi, protists, bacteria, and viruses. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and thorough, Lectin Purification and Analysis: Methods and Protocols is a valuable tool for any scientist interested in learning more about these life systems.

Immunology of the Skin

Immunology of the Skin
Author: Kenji Kabashima
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2016-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 4431558551

This book reviews the role of each cell subset in the skin, providing the basics for understanding skin immunology and the mechanisms of skin diseases. The skin is one of the immune organs and is continually exposed to foreign antigens and external stimuli that must be monitored and characterized for possible elimination. Upon exposure to foreign antigens, the skin can elicit a variety of immune responses in harmony with skin components that include keratinocytes, dendritic cell subsets, mast cells, basophils, fibroblasts, macrophages, gamma-delta T cells, neutrophils, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, vascular and lymphatic cells, hair follicles, platelets, and adipose tissues, among others. In the past 10 years, knowledge of immunology has expanded drastically in areas such as innate immunity (Toll-like receptors, C-type lectins), and host defenses to bacteria and viruses, and this increased knowledge has led to the development of more effective treatment of psoriasis and other skin diseases. This book provides updates on the mechanisms of skin diseases including contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, drug eruption, bullous diseases, anaphylaxis, graft-versus-host disease, rosacea, lymphoma, photodermatology, and collagen vascular diseases. Understanding the basics of skin immunology will help clinicians and dermatologists use new therapeutics such as biologics efficiently. Serving as an intermediary between basic science and clinical medicine, this book gives readers the opportunity to understand and marvel at the mystery and fascination of skin immunology.

Dendritic Cells and Virus Infection

Dendritic Cells and Virus Infection
Author: Alexander Steinkasserer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2003-04-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783540442905

Dendritic cells are vital to induce potent anti-viral immune responses. It will become clear to the reader that dendritic cells often play a dual role during viral infections. On the one hand they are able to mount potent antiviral immune responses, and on the other hand several viruses, including HIV-1, use DC as a vector to be transferred from the periphery to the lymph nodes where they infect their prime target.

Inflammation, 4 Volume Set

Inflammation, 4 Volume Set
Author: Jean-Marc Cavaillon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1818
Release: 2018-02-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3527338993

Dieses Fachbuch erläutert die molekularen Grundlagen von Entzündungen, spannt den Bogen zu Infektionskrankheiten und den Zusammenhang zwischen Entzündungen und chronischen Erkrankungen, behandelt abschließend den Heilungsprozess und zeigt Therapiemöglichkeiten.