Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Diseases: The Cox-2 Controversy

Book Overview

In this book, a worldwide panel of leading experts discuss the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of major chronic diseases and the current controversy regarding risk versus benefit of selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. The authors provide exciting and enlightening perspectives on COX-2 and related molecular targets in the future of medicine, including historical perspectives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048174295
• ISBN13: 9789048174294
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"