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Chemical Immunology and Allergy
Allergy and Asthma in Modern Society: A Scientific ApproachAvailable to Purchase
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S.Karger AG
Volume
91
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Available
ISBN electronic:
978-3-318-01266-8
ISBN print:
978-3-8055-8000-7
Book Series:
Chemical Immunology and Allergy
Publication date:
2006
Book Details
Allergic diseases and asthma constitute a growing health care problem with a marked socioeconomic impact, especially in industrialized countries. This book summarizes what is currently known about the mechanisms underlying these diseases. Obviously, both environmental and genetic factors influence the development of allergic and asthmatic diseases. Several chapters highlight the role of eosinophils, lymphocytes, and T cells, as well as environmental factors in the development of allergy and asthma. Also discussed are the most recent therapeutic strategies including allergen-specific immunotherapy and anti-IgE treatment as well as the function of histamine as a major mediator of acute inflammatory and immediate hypersensitivity reactions. The interdisciplinary character of this book is documented by articles from various fields such as environmental, molecular, and cellular biology, allergy and dermatology. Representing an excellent collection of state-of-the art reviews, this publication is indispensable for all scientists working in allergy and asthma and for clinicians treating allergic and asthmatic patients.
Allergy and Asthma in Modern Society: A Scientific Approach
Edited by: R. Crameri
https://doi.org/10.1159/isbn.978-3-318-01266-8
ISBN (print): 978-3-8055-8000-7
ISBN (electronic): 978-3-318-01266-8
Publisher: S.Karger AG
Published: 2006
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Table of Contents
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1 - 2: The Magic Mountain of Allergy ResearchByJohannes Ring;Johannes RingKlinische Kooperationsgruppe Umweltdermatologie und Allergologie GSF/TUM Technische Universität München, München, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Heidrun BehrendtHeidrun BehrendtKlinische Kooperationsgruppe Umweltdermatologie und Allergologie GSF/TUM Technische Universität München, München, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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3 - 15: Environmental Factors Influencing Allergy and AsthmaByThomas A.E. Platts-Mills;Thomas A.E. Platts-MillsAsthma and Allergic Disease Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:Elizabeth A. Erwin;Elizabeth A. ErwinAsthma and Allergic Disease Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:Judith A. Woodfolk;Judith A. WoodfolkAsthma and Allergic Disease Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter W. HeymannPeter W. HeymannAsthma and Allergic Disease Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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16 - 29: Should Asthma Management Include Sojourns at High Altitude?ByGerhard Schultze-WerninghausGerhard Schultze-WerninghausBerufsgenossenschaftliche Kliniken Bergmannsheil, Bochum, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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30 - 48: The Immunological Basis of the Hygiene HypothesisByHarald Renz;Harald RenzDepartment of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics,Philipps-University Marburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Nicole Blümer;Nicole BlümerDepartment of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics,Philipps-University Marburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Simona Virna;Simona VirnaDepartment of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics,Philipps-University Marburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Serdar Sel;Serdar SelDepartment of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics,Philipps-University Marburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Holger GarnHolger GarnDepartment of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics,Philipps-University Marburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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49 - 58: Molecules Involved in the Regulation of Eosinophil ApoptosisByHans-Uwe SimonHans-Uwe SimonDepartment of Pharmacology, University of Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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59 - 75: The Role of T Lymphocytes in AsthmaByA. Barry KayA. Barry KayNational Heart & Lung Institute, and Leukocyte Biology Section,Imperial College, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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76 - 86: Allergic Manifestations of Skin Diseases – Atopic DermatitisByKristine Breuer;Kristine BreueraNordseeklinik Norderney, Norderney,bDepartment of Dermatology and Allergology,Hannover Medical University, Hannover, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Thomas Werfel;Thomas WerfelbDepartment of Dermatology and Allergology,Hannover Medical University, Hannover, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Alexander KappAlexander KappbDepartment of Dermatology and Allergology,Hannover Medical University, Hannover, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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87 - 97: Skin-Homing T Cells in Cutaneous Allergic InflammationByLuis F. Santamaría-BabíLuis F. Santamaría-BabíAlmirall Prodesfarma Research Center, Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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98 - 109: The Role of Sensitization to Malassezia sympodialis in Atopic EczemaByPeter Schmid-Grendelmeier;Peter Schmid-GrendelmeieraAllergy Unit, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:Annika Scheynius;Annika ScheyniusbDepartment of Medicine, Unit of Clinical Allergy Research,Karolinska Institute and Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden;Search for other works by this author on:Reto CrameriReto CramericSwiss Institute for Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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110 - 120: Allergic Conjunctivitis:The Forgotten DiseaseBySergio BoniniSergio BoniniChair Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Second University of Naples and IRCCS San Raffaele, Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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121 - 133: Fungal Allergies: A Yet Unsolved ProblemByReto Crameri;Reto CrameriSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Michael Weichel;Michael WeichelSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Sabine Flückiger;Sabine FlückigerSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Andreas G. Glaser;Andreas G. GlaserSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Claudio RhynerClaudio RhynerSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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134 - 146: Structural Features of Allergenic MoleculesByRob C. AalberseRob C. AalberseSanquin Research at CLB and Karl Landsteiner Laboratory, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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147 - 158: Regulation of Human T Helper Cell Differentiation by Antigen-Presenting Cells:The Bee Venom Phospholipase A2 ModelByJosé M. Carballido;José M. CarballidoNovartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:Nicole Carballido-Perrig;Nicole Carballido-PerrigNovartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:Christoph Schwärzler;Christoph SchwärzlerNovartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:Günther LametschwandtnerGünther LametschwandtnerNovartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:
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159 - 173: T Regulatory Cells in AllergyByMübeccel Akdis;Mübeccel AkdisSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Kurt Blaser;Kurt BlaserSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Cezmi A. AkdisCezmi A. AkdisSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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174 - 187: The Role of Histamine in Regulation of Immune ResponsesByMarek Jutel;Marek JutelaSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, Switzerland;bWroclaw University of Medicine, Wroclaw, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:Kurt Blaser;Kurt BlaseraSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:Cezmi A. AkdisCezmi A. AkdisaSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:
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188 - 194: Gene Expression Profiling in Allergy and AsthmaByCarsten B. Schmidt-WeberCarsten B. Schmidt-WeberSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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195 - 203: Mechanisms of Allergen-Specific ImmunotherapyByCezmi A. Akdis;Cezmi A. AkdisSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Kurt Blaser;Kurt BlaserSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Mübeccel AkdisMübeccel AkdisSwiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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204 - 217: Regulation of the IgE Response at the Molecular Level: Impact on the Development of Systemic Anti IgE Therapeutic StrategiesByGernot Achatz;Gernot AchatzaDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Austria;Search for other works by this author on:Gertrude Achatz-Straussberger;Gertrude Achatz-StraussbergeraDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Austria;Search for other works by this author on:Rinus Lamers;Rinus LamerscMPI for Immunobiology, Freiburg, Germany;Search for other works by this author on:Reto CrameriReto CrameridSIAF, Davos, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
