Publisher's Synopsis
This volume deals with the in vivo activities of these compounds, focusing both on their relevance to normal physiology and their involvement in the pathophysiology of human disease states. The book contains information on cytokines as possible therapeutic agents and describes experimental procedures being explored by clinical researchers in this field. It provides an up-to-date summary of what is now understood about the biological functions of cytokines and anticipates the future directions for research in this area.
