Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Diseases The COX-2 Controversy |
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Editor:
| Harris, Randall E. |
Series title: | Subcellular Biochemistry Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-90-481-7429-4 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2010 |
Publisher: | Springer Netherlands
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Imprint: | Springer |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $219.99 |
Book Description:
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In this book, a worldwide panel of leading experts discuss the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of major chronic diseases and the current controversy regarding risk versus benefit of selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. The authors provide exciting and enlightening perspectives on COX-2 and related molecular targets in the future of medicine, including historical perspectives.
In this book, a worldwide panel of leading experts discuss the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of major chronic diseases and the current controversy regarding risk versus benefit of selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. The authors provide exciting and enlightening perspectives on COX-2 and related molecular targets in the future of medicine, including historical perspectives.