Inflammation and Allergy Drug Design

Our knowledge and understanding of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract has improved to a point where new therapies are being developed for patient benefit.<br /> <br /> <p><b><i>Inflammation and Allergy Drug Design</i></b> explains the biologic science that underpins the pathophysiology of asthma and related disorders, as well as their mechanisms. This authoritative guide consists of 25 chapters, each detailing the cutting-edge developments in a particular field. It is divided into three parts, covering cytokines, chemokines, grow factors and mediators.</p> <p>This book allows immunologists, allergologists and researchers in the pharmaceutical industry to learn and appreciate the target biology in drug development. It also provides medical and pharmaceutical postgraduate<br /> students and clinicians with a basic understanding of allergic diseases in the respiratory tract.</p>