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Richard M. . Ed(S): Epand - Host Defense Peptides and Their Potential as Therapeutic Agents - 9783319329475 - V9783319329475
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Host Defense Peptides and Their Potential as Therapeutic Agents

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Description for Host Defense Peptides and Their Potential as Therapeutic Agents Hardback. Editor(s): Epand, Richard M. Num Pages: 331 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCM; PSBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 660.

This book offers an overview of our current understanding of host defense peptides and their potential for clinical applications as well as some of the obstacles to this. The chapters, written by leading experts in the field, detail the number and diversity of host defense peptides, and discuss the therapeutic potential not only of antibacterial, but also of antifungal, antiviral, plant antimicrobial and anticancer host defense peptides. The authors provide new insights into their mechanisms of action and their immunomodulatory properties, and review recent advances in the design of novel therapeutic molecules. Lastly, their potential to prevent preterm births and Staphylococcus ... Read moreinfections is highlighted. The book is of interest to researchers, industry and clinicians alike.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
331
Condition
New
Number of Pages
321
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319329475
SKU
V9783319329475
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Richard M. . Ed(S): Epand
RICHARD M. EPAND Professor Emeritus McMaster University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences 4H28 Health Sciences Centre Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8S 4K1 Tel. 905-525-9140 ext. 22073 Email: epand@mcmaster.ca 450 publications

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