Elastin and Elastases, Volume II / Edition 1

by Ladislas Robert, William Hornebeck

Overview

Written by internationally known European and American scientists, these volumes systematically present many topics in the elastin and elastases fields. Volume I explains elastin, its biosynthesis, physicochemical properties, and alteration in a variety of pathologies and with aging. Volume II describes elastases, their physiological and pathological roles and their control by natural and synthetic inhibitors. Filled with illustrations and figures, these volumes will benefit researchers, physicians, and industrial scientists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849364297
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/1989
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Robert Ladislas, William Hornebeck

Table of Contents

Volume IIELASTASES: MECHANISMS OF ACTIONMechanisms Involved in Elastin-Elastase InteractionMechanism of Action of ElastasesELASTASES: CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL ROLESHuman Neutrophil ElastaseHuman Platelet-Derived Elastase (EC-3-4-21)Macrophage ElastaseAortic ElastaseFibroblast Elastase(s)On the Nature of the Elastase Activity of Human SerumPseudomonas aeruginosa ElastaseBIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF ELASTOLYSIS AND THERAPEUTIC USE OF ELASTASE INHIBITORSControl of Elastolysis by Elastase Inhibitors: Kinetic AspectsProperties of Naturally Occurring Elastase InhibitorsDesign and Properties of Synthetic Elastase InhibitorsTargeted Bifunctional Elastase InhibitorsProperties and Therapeutic Potential of Eglin CELASTIN AND ELASTASES IN PATHOLOGYUltrastructure of Elastic Fibers in PathologyElastin and Elastases in Lung DiseaseElastin and Elastases in the Pathology of the Arterial WallElastin and Elastic Fibers in Normal and Pathological Skin: Modifications with AgingElastin in Human Breast TumorsNeosynthesis of Elastin in Response to Vascular InjuryThe Temporal Arteritis/Polymyalgia Rheumatica SyndromeBovine Elastin a, b, and cIndex

Editorial Reviews

Articles in these two volumes present an overview summary of current knowledge on the protein and the enzymes involved in its degradation, the elastase-type enzymes. Volume I deals with elastin, including its morphology and ultrastructure, its biochemical properties and elastic fibers in cell-matrix interactions. Volume II (6429-2) covers elastases, its mechanism of action, characterization and biological roles, and elastin and elastases in pathology. The two volumes carry their own index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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