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Inflammation and Retinal Disease: Complement Biology and Pathology

By John D. Lambris , Natalia Karagianni , Anthony P. Adamis (auth.) , Anthony P. Adamis (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2010
ISBN
978-1-4419-5634-7, 978-1-4419-5635-4
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-5635-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (4961225 bytes)
Series
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 703
Edition
1
Pages
170\176
Time added
2013-10-20 05:25:02
Ophthalmology

Description

Numerous studies have pointed to the key role of complement in the pathogenesis of retinal disease, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Reports about new gene associations and links to other physiological pathways are emerging almost on a weekly base. Several promising clinical candidates covering a wide area of potential treatment applications are in the pipelines of both industrial and academic groups. This indicates an increasing interest in complement as a therapeutic target. In view of these exciting discoveries, scientists from around the world convened at the 1st Aegean Conferences Conference on Inflammation and Retinal Disease: Complement Biology and Pathology (June 10-17, 2007) in Crete, Greece, to discuss recent advances in this rapidly-evolving field. This volume represents a collection of topics on the functions of complement in eye diseases, pathophysiology, protein structures, and complement therapeutics discussed during the conference.

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