Cilia, Mucus, and Mucociliary Interactions

by Nadav Liron (Editor), Ervin Ostfeld (Editor), Zvi Priel (Editor), Yehudah Roth (Editor)

Overview

Written by nearly 60 of the world's leading investigators in this rapidly expanding field, this state-of-the-art reference furnishes detailed presentations on the basic science and clinical aspects of cilia, mucus, and mucociliary interactions.
Providing stimulating coverage of the latest information in a single source, Cilia, Mucus, and Mucociliary Interactions

discusses the genetic determinants of mucociliary system structure and function

explains ciliary wave activity in cell-cell communication

elucidates many of the key physiological processes in ciliary regulation

reveals possible means of treating irregularities in mucus secretion and clearance

improves understanding of clinical syndromes, including abnormalities pertaining to nasal sinuses, upper and lower airways, and the systemic role of cilia

approaches the clinical management of mucociliary dysfunction logically using currently available diagnostic and therapeutic techniques

and much more!
Containing bibliographic citations, tables, equations, drawings, and photographs, this exhaustive guide is essential reading for physiologists, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, pediatricians, microbiologists, basic scientists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824701383
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/26/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	616
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nadav Liron, Ervin Ostfeld, Zvi Priel, Yehudah Roth

Table of Contents

Part 1 Basic science: dynein regulation; ciliary regulation; modelling of ciliary function; basic aspect of mucus. Part 2 Clinical practice: mucociliary clearance in various septal deformities; clinical studies in human tubal structures; mucociliaryfunction of respiratory epithelium - human and animal studies; bridging the gap between airway ion transport and mucociliary clearance; laboratory and clinical studies of mucus; airway bacteria and mucus production; medical modulation of mucus; definitionand diagnosis of primary and secondary mucociliary dysfunction; biochemical and pharmacological regulation of mucociliary activity; mucociliary clearance in paranasal sinuses; miscellaneous ciliary function; diagnosis, treatment and prevention ofmucociliary dysfunction. (Part contents).

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Robert Craig Kern, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This is a collection of basic science and clinical manuscripts representing some of the work presented at an international congress.
Purpose: The book's purpose is reflective of the meeting's purpose: to foster communication between basic scientists and clinicians interested in mucociliary interactions and the clinical applications of this information. Efforts to promote meaningful interaction and understanding between basic science discoveries and their application to clinical problems is always a worthy objective, and this book strives to do just that.
Audience: It is targeted at an audience of basic scientists and clinicians interested in mucociliary clearance of the upper airway. This includes a wide range of scientists including neurobiologists, anatomists, physiologists, and structural and cell biologists. From a clinical standpoint, this primarily includes otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and immunologists.
Features: This is a collection of over 50 manuscripts reflecting contributions by nearly 150 international scientists and clinicians interested in mucociliary interactions. Each paper includes pertinent figures and tables and each is well referenced.
Assessment: This is an excellent book for those interested in the subject. It brings together much of the latest basic science and clinical research in the field of mucus, cilia, and mucociliary interactions in a comprehensive manner and allows researchers in all areas to exchange current information on the topic. It would also be an excellent addition to any medical or biological sciences library.

Doody's Review Service

This is a collection of basic science and clinical manuscripts representing some of the work presented at an international congress. The book's purpose is reflective of the meeting's purpose: to foster communication between basic scientists and clinicians interested in mucociliary interactions and the clinical applications of this information. Efforts to promote meaningful interaction and understanding between basic science discoveries and their application to clinical problems is always a worthy objective, and this book strives to do just that. It is targeted at an audience of basic scientists and clinicians interested in mucociliary clearance of the upper airway. This includes a wide range of scientists including neurobiologists, anatomists, physiologists, and structural and cell biologists. From a clinical standpoint, this primarily includes otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and immunologists. This is a collection of over 50 manuscripts reflecting contributions by nearly 150 international scientists and clinicians interested in mucociliary interactions. Each paper includes pertinent figures and tables and each is well referenced. This is an excellent book for those interested in the subject. It brings together much of the latest basic science and clinical research in the field of mucus, cilia, and mucociliary interactions in a comprehensive manner and allows researchers in all areas to exchange current information on the topic. It would also be an excellent addition to any medical or biological sciences library.

Robert Kern

Contains papers from a February 1997 conference held in Jerusalem, Israel, detailing basic science and clinical aspects of cilia, mucus, and mucociliary interactions. Describes clinical syndromes, and approaches the clinical management of mucociliary dysfunction using currently available diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Subjects include genetic determinants of mucociliary system structure and function, ciliary wave activity in cell-cell communication, key physiological processes in ciliary regulation, and possible means of treating irregularities in mucus secretion and clearance. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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