BookLaura Santambrogio, editor.
Summary: Immunology of the Lymphatic System is a comprehensive study of the lymphatic system and its immunological role. It begins with lymphatic capillaries, their origin and development. It addresses lymph circulation, in general, with a special emphasis on lymph circulation in parenchymal organs. The next section focuses on lymph nodes, subcortical circulation and the conduit system. It discusses organs with no lymphatic system, such as the brain. Finally, it covers lymph composition and cells in the lymph. While primarily basic research, the volume touches upon elements of the clinical, as well, broadening its scope and appeal.
Contents:
Introduction / Stanley G. Rockson, Laura Santambrogio
Lymphangiogenesis / Andrea M. Foskett, Sanjukta Chakraborty
Microvascular Fluid Filtration and Lymph Formation / C. C. Michel
Cellular Composition of Lymph / Andrew M. Platt, Gwendalyn J. Randolph
The Lymph Proteome, Peptidome, and Degradome / Cristina C. Clement, Laura Santambrogio
Aging and Lymphatic Contractility: Current Status / Anatoliy A. Gashev, Victor Chatterjee
Lymph and Lymphatic Capillaries in Cancer / Jacqueline Shields
The Brain and the Lymphatic System / Mark E. Wagshul, Miles Johnston
Collection of Human Limb Tissue Fluid and Lymph / W. L. Olszewski.