1st Edition

The Immunogenetics of Autoimmune Diseases, Volume II

By Nadir R. Farid Copyright 1990
    336 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Many developments in immunology have occurred over the past 10 years that give us a better understanding of the immune system and its dysfunctions. Refined mapping of the major histocompatibility complex MHC; elucidation of its gene structure and polymorphism, as well as the molecular basis of MHC restriction; the arrangement, expression, and regulation of immunoglobulins; definition of the structure of the T cell receptor and organization of its genes; and the characterization of soluble factors involved in cell/cell interactions and cloning of their genes are among the major accomplishments. Volumes I and II build on these developments in basic immunology to introduce animal models of various diseases, corresponding human studies, and the genetic analysis of autoimmune traits at the patient population level. The book will be a tremendous asset to immunologists, geneticists, and physicians in various areas of clinical subspecialties.

    Volume II:
    Immunoglobulin and T Cell Redeptor Genes in SLE
    Immunogenetics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    The Genetics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    The Immunogenetic Basis of Sjogren's Syndrome
    Immunogenetics of Scleroderma and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    Immunogenetics of Experimental Myasthenia Gravis: Contribution of IgVh Genes Encoding Anti-Dextran Antibodies to Immune Responsiveness Against the Acetylcholine Receptor
    Immunogenetics of Type II Collagen-Induced Arthritis in Mice
    Immunogenetics of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Thyroid Autoimmunity in Experimental Models
    Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
    Immunogenetics of Type I Diabetes
    Autoimmune Hepatitis and Other Diseases of the Liver: Immunogenetic Aspects
    Immunogenetics of Pernicious Anemia
    Immunogenetic Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Immunogenetics of Multiple Sclerosis
    Immuinogenetics of Autoimmune Renal Disease
    Immunogenetics of Autoimmune Cutaneous Disease
    Immunogenetics of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome
    Immunogenetics of AIDS
    Index

    Biography

    Nadir R. Farid