Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology

Our collection of 56 books.

Lupus - New Advances and Challenges

Edited by Sophia Lionaki
ISBN 978-1-83880-170-0, Print ISBN 978-1-83880-169-4,
Edited Volume
138 pages, March, 2020

Systemic lupus erythematosus, the prototype of an autoimmune disorder, may affect several organs and may run a chronic course between relapse and remission. This book covers important aspects of the disease, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, a ...
Chronic Autoimmune Epithelitis - Sjogren's Syndrome and Other Autoimmune Diseases of the Exocrine Glands

Edited by Maria Maślińska
ISBN 978-1-78985-212-7, Print ISBN 978-1-78985-211-0,
Edited Volume
120 pages, September, 2019

Epithelial tissue does not spring to mind as an obvious source of autoimmune phenomena. Yet, genetic predisposition and influence of various environmental and epigenetic factors may lead to epithelium becoming a springboard for the development of aut ...
Selected Topics in Myasthenia Gravis

Edited by Isam Jaber Al-Zwaini and Ali AL-Mayahi
ISBN 978-1-83880-830-3, Print ISBN 978-1-83880-829-7,
Edited Volume
94 pages, June, 2019

Myasthenia gravis is a rare potentially fatal chronic autoimmune disorder. Circulating autoantibodies directed against components of the neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscles, most commonly nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and associated protein ...
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)

Edited by Batool Mutar Mahdi
ISBN 978-1-78985-762-7, Print ISBN 978-1-78985-761-0,
Edited Volume
68 pages, March, 2019

This book is a concise review of medically important applications of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) in medicine. It covers both basic knowledge of HLA and its main clinical applications in medical practice. Its two major aims are to assist students wh ...
Immunization - Vaccine Adjuvant Delivery System and Strategies

Edited by Ning Wang and Ting Wang
ISBN 978-1-78984-539-6, Print ISBN 978-1-78984-538-9,
Edited Volume
122 pages, November, 2018

Immunization plays a key role in maintaining human health and each year, saves millions of lives from lethal pathogens and other fatal diseases in the most economical way, thanks to the advanced development of model vaccines. Subunit vaccines are reg ...
Dendritic Cells

Edited by Svetlana P. Chapoval
ISBN 978-1-78984-417-7, Print ISBN 978-1-78984-416-0,
Edited Volume
138 pages, November, 2018

Since their discovery in 1973 by Zanvil Cohn and Ralph Steinman (Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, 2011), dendritic cells (DCs) continue to intrigue research scientists as their new markers, subpopulations and properties are being detected and ...
Newest Updates in Rheumatology

Edited by Wahid Ali Khan
ISBN 978-1-78984-380-4, Print ISBN 978-1-78984-379-8,
Edited Volume
130 pages, October, 2018

This book is a comprehensive guide to rheumatology and includes all possible topics. The book is ideal for all those interested in the field of rheumatology, including students, scientists, and postdocs.
Systemic Sclerosis

Edited by Mislav Radic
ISBN 978-953-51-3548-7, Print ISBN 978-953-51-3547-0,
Edited Volume
216 pages, October, 2017

Systemic sclerosis is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by immunological alterations, small vessel vasculopathy, and skin and other organ fibrosis. Despite progress in the knowledge of pathogenic steps and therapeutic options, when compared wit ...