Polyfunctional Cytokines
Author | : Gregory Bock |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1992-08-11 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015028421710 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Experts from a variety of areas compare and discuss IL-6 and LIF in order to provide a new understanding of their modes of action, the significance of their polyfunctionalization--why the body chooses to use one molecule to regulate various cell types--and their functional overlap. Covers such topics as actions of IL-6 and LIF on lymphoid populations, on megakaryocyte and platelet production, on bone metabolism, their effects on leukemic cells and much more. Includes contributions from researchers working on a variety of cell types and organ systems along with potential clinical applications regarding these two factors.