Biochemistry of Pulmonary Emphysema
Pulmonary emphysema is a disease which develops because of a localized imbalance between endogenous proteinase inhibitors and proteinases leaking from neurophils during phagocytosis at inflammatory foci within the lung. This volume not only reviews at a biochemical level what is known about the natural inhibitors and proteinases involved in connective tissue destruction within the lung, but also suggests novel methodologies for reestablishing proper enzyme-inhibitor balance, including the use of natural or synthetic inhibitors for supplementation or gene therapy.
| EAN: | 9781447137733 |
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 200 |
| Produktart: | kartoniert, broschiert |
| Herausgeber: | Grassi, C. Travis, J. Casali, L. Luisetti, M. |
| Verlag: | Springer Springer, Berlin Springer, London |
| Schlagworte: | Lungenemphysem Rehabilitation / Rehabilitierung |
| Größe: | 170 × 244 |
| Gewicht: | 387 g |
