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Signaling pathways of the immune system / edited by Kenan Demir and Mustafa Usanmaz.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Immunology and Immune System Disorders Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cellular immunity.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (184 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2023]
- Summary:
- "This book examines the issue of immunity with the signaling pathways it is associated with, which has come to the fore again with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our book provides an opportunity to have an overview of the signaling pathways involved in the function of cells in the immune system with the latest developments and recent studies on the subject to the reader"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Introduction to Signaling Pathways
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Signaling Pathways and Proteins
- Signaling Pathways, Receptors, and Immunity
- The Hippo Pathway
- Cell Signaling Systems
- Cell-Signaling and Autoimmunity
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2
- Toll Like Receptor (TLR) Signaling Pathways
- TLR Family, Structure, Localization and Features
- Signaling of TLR
- MyD88-Dependent Pathway
- MYD88-Independent (TRIF-Dependent) Pathway
- Relationship of Non-Coding RNAs and Toll-Like Receptors
- Chapter 3
- The FGF Signaling Pathway and Immune System
- Innate Immune Response and FGF Pathway
- Adaptive Immune Response and FGF Pathway
- FGF Pathway, Inflammatory Processes and Autoimmune Diseases
- Multiple Sklerosis (MS), Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE)
- Psoriasis
- Autoimmune Hyperphosphatemic Calcinosis, Graves' Disease, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Transplant Rejection
- Immune Complex Formation and Immune Cytotoxicity
- Allergic Reactions
- Immunotherapy and Immunomodulation
- Chapter 4
- Adipokines and Insulin Signaling Pathways
- Adipokines
- Insulin Signal Pathways
- The Normal Insulin Signaling Pathway
- Insulin-Dependent Glucose Uptake Signaling
- Protein Kinase B(PKB)/Akt and Insulin Signaling Pathway
- PHAS-I Phosphorylation and Insulin
- mTOR Phosphorylation and Insulin
- IGF-I Signaling Pathway and Insulin
- Leptin
- Adiponectin
- Retinol-Binding Protein-4
- Resistin
- Omentin
- Vaspin
- Visfatin
- Apelin
- Asprosin
- Adipsin
- Chemerin
- Tumour-Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α)
- Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
- Chapter 5.
- Chemokine Signaling Pathway
- Structure of Chemokines
- Chemokine Receptors
- Production, Functions, and Signaling Pathways of Chemokines
- Chapter 6
- TNF Superfamily Pathway
- TNF and Receptors
- TNF Superfamıly
- TNF Signal Transmission: Apoptosis - Inflammation Mechanisms
- Biological Effects of TNF
- TNF and Cancer
- Chapter 7
- T Cell Activation Signaling Pathways
- T Cells Activation
- TCR Complex
- Costimulatory Signals of CD28
- T Cells Differentiation
- CD8+ Cytotoxic T Cells
- CD4+ T Helper Cells
- Chapter 8
- Tumour-Derived Exosome (TEX) Mediated Immune Suppression
- Exosomes
- Exosome Biogenesis
- Exosomal Content
- Tumour-Derived Exosomes (TEXs)
- Mechanisms of TEX-Mediated Immune Suppression
- Chapter 9
- Inflammasome Pathways
- Canonical Inflammasome Sensors
- NLRP3 (Cryopyrin, NALP3)
- NLRC4
- NLRP1
- AIM-2
- Pyrin
- Non-Canonical Inflammasome Sensors
- Adaptors
- Effectors
- Alternative Inflammasome Pathway
- Chapter 10
- Natural Killer Cell Receptors: Human Target Cell - NK Cell Ligand-Receptor Interactions
- NK Cell Activating Receptors and Malignant Melanocytes Ligands
- NK Cell Inhibitory Receptors and Malignant Melanocytes Ligands
- NK Cell and Melanoma Microenvironment
- Modulating NK Cell Activity as a Therapeutic Strategy in Melanoma Patients
- Chapter 11
- B Cell Activation Pathways
- Stages in B Lymphocytes Developmental Pathway
- B Lymphocytes Development in Bone Marrow.
- B Lymphocytes Development in Secondary Lymphoid Tissues
- B Lymphocytes Terminal Differentiation
- Germinal Center Reactions
- B Cell Activation Pathway
- B Cell Activation and BCR Signaling
- B Cell Activation by T Cell-Independent Pathway
- B Cell Activation by T Cell-Dependent Pathway
- B Cell Activation and Tolerance
- Index
- Editors' Contact Information
- Blank Page.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Demir, Kenan Signaling Pathways of the Immune System
- ISBN:
- 9798886976816
- OCLC:
- 1374426716
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