Apoptosis in Health and Disease : Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects

Omtale

Programmed cell death or apoptosis is centrally involved in the pathogenesis of many significant human illnesses and injury states, including cancer, autoimmune disease, psoriasis, and other degenerative conditions. This 2005 book surveys the underlying molecular mechanisms of apoptosis, investigates its role in degenerative and other diseases, and evaluates potential therapies.