Christopher D. Gregory – författare

Apoptosis and the Immune Response Edited by Christopher D. Gregory In this timely and important work, an international group ofleading investigators takes a close and critical look at programmedcell death and its role in the development, function, andmaintenance of the immune system. Along with covering the primaryactions of apoptosis, the contributors probe its role incarcinogenesis and HIV-induced pathogenesis. By offering a broadrange of views, Apoptosis and the Immune Response presents acurrent and complete picture of the various aspects andconsequences of this phenomenon. Apoptosis and the Immune Response begins with the theoriessurrounding apoptosis and then covers its basic mechanismsincluding the morphologic, biochemical, and genetic features. Thebook offers authoritative discussions on the role of apoptosis inthe deletion of self-reactive lymphocytes, prevention ofautoimmunity, termination of the immune response, death of T cellsinfected by the HIV virus, neoplasia, and the homeostaticregulation of the hematopoietic system. In particular, this excellent reference critiques such topics as:* Apoptosis in thymocytes in vivo and in vitro* Bcl-2/T-cell transgenics* The role of c-myc* Fas/APO-1 antigens and their roles* Transgenic models of B-cell tolerance and autoimmunity* How apoptosis affects the pathogenesis of AIDS and theimplications for therapy* Triggers for apoptosis and survival* Recognition of apoptotic cells by phagocytes* Apoptosis in peritoneal autoreactive CD5+ B cells* and more With its diverse expertise and timely, clear-cut insights,Apoptosis and the Immune Response will prove to be an invaluableresource for immunologists, cell and developmental biologists,hematologists, and oncologists--as well as graduate students. Cover Design: Janice Noto-Helmers

It has long been known that the host responses to apoptosis, especially those that govern inflammation and immunity, lie at the heart of many normal physiological processes in multiple organ systems. That such responses are likely to play key roles in the pathophysiology of many disease states has become increasingly clear. The capacity of apoptosis to influence tissue microenvironments and produce systemic effects, in addition to the relevance of other cell death processes including necroptosis, pyroptosis and ferroptosis, has many implications for regulating inflammatory mechanisms.This book provides a diverse exploration of molecular, cellular, and organismal responses to dying cells, and offers new perspectives on the roles of apoptosis and other cell-death programs in the regulation of inflammation in normal physiological processes and in disease states. The different chapters, written by top researchers in their respective fields, emphasize the responses to cell death and how the underlying mechanisms of cell-death programs are coupled to those responses. This is a unique and timely resource for researchers, scientists, and students in the biomedical sciences.

This book discusses properties of apoptosis and other cell death modalities in cancer pathogenesis and treatment. Its nine chapters discuss modulation of anti-tumor inflammatory and immune responses, effects on the tumor microenvironment, to strategies for improving pro-apoptotic therapies, mechanisms and implications for disease pathogenesis, axl and mer receptor tyrosine kinases, immunogenic apoptotic cell death and anti-cancer immunity and cancer cell death-inducing radiotherapy. This book places the onco-biology of apoptosis in clear and objective perspective through an expertly synthesized series of reviews.Apoptosis in Cancer Pathogenesis and Anti-cancer Therapy is a deft and thorough exploration of cutting-edge research in apoptosis and anti-cancer mechanisms from basic biology to oncology. It highlights a rapidly growing field within cancer research and is essential reading for oncologists, biochemists and advanced graduate students alike.