Description:
An overview of how adenosine and inosine regulate immune responses, Adenosine Receptors: Therapeutic Aspects for Inflammatory and Immune Diseases covers aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, and pharmacology. It addresses the role of adenosine receptors in regulating the function of various cell types involved in immune responses. It features data derived from studies using cutting-edge techniques. It discusses disease states such as autoimmune diseases, asthma, atherosclerosis, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and cancer. With contributions from international experts, the text is ideal for researchers in pharmaceutical companies, academic scientists, and clinicians.
Review Quotes:
"... written by a number of prime experts in the field. ... highly recommended to readers who are interested in the pharmacology of adenosine receptors."
- Christa E. Muller, PharmaCenter Bonn, Germany in ChemMedChem, 3, 2008