Connective Tissues in Arterial and Pulmonary Disease by T.F. McDonald (English)

Description: Connective Tissues in Arterial and Pulmonary Disease by T.F. McDonald, A.B. Chandler The processes of distention and recoil have an essential role in the functions of arteries and lungs. Taken col lectively, the reports focus attention upon the role of the connective tissues in arterial and lung distensibility and how alterations in the connective tissues result in the loss of this function. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The processes of distention and recoil have an essential role in the functions of arteries and lungs. In both organ systems, these processes involve to a great extent the connective tissues, in particular the manner in which the extracellular materials are arranged to afford such movements. This book concerns the microenvironment of the connective tissues in the walls of arteries and the stroma of lungs. Proteoglycans, collagen, and elastic fibers and their interrelationships are discussed by eight scientists who are established researchers in this area. Their reports include important findings on how this microenvironment is altered in diseases such as atherosclerosis, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis. The concepts developed result from studies at the biochemical, macromolecular, ultrastructural, and light microscopic levels. Taken col lectively, the reports focus attention upon the role of the connective tissues in arterial and lung distensibility and how alterations in the connective tissues result in the loss of this function. Medical researchers and physicians interested in arterial or lung functions or diseases will find the scientific approaches and findings of the authors innovative and provocative. Students of stereologic morphometry will be particularly interested in the quantitative studies of cells and fibers in arterial walls; histologists and pathologists will find the chapter on histochemical staining interesting from both a scientific and historic viewpoint. Table of Contents I Connective Tissues in Arterial Disease.- Structure and Function of Aorta Proteoglycan.- Discussion.- Quantitation of Cells and Fibers in Histologic Sections of Arterial Walls: Advantages of Contour Tracing on a Digitizing Plate.- Discussion.- Biochemical Changes of the Arterial Wall in Atherosclerosis with Special Reference to Connective Tissue: Promising Experimental Avenues for their Prevention.- Discussion.- Biochemistry of Collagen with Special Reference to the Arterial Wall.- Discussion.- II Connective Tissues in Pulmonary Disease.- Connective Tissues and the Mechanical Behavior of Lungs.- Discussion.- Lathyrism and the Biochemistry of Elastin.- Discussion.- Proteolytic Mechanisms and Pulmonary Emphysema.- Discussion.- Histochemical Investigations of Elastin, Collastin, and Other Collagens.- Discussion.- III Holde Puchtler: An Appreciation.- A Proclamation.- Greetings.- Essentials of Histological Staining: Dr. Holde Puchtlers Contribution. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description The processes of distention and recoil have an essential role in the functions of arteries and lungs. In both organ systems, these processes involve to a great extent the connective tissues, in particular the manner in which the extracellular materials are arranged to afford such movements. This book concerns the microenvironment of the connective tissues in the walls of arteries and the stroma of lungs. Proteoglycans, collagen, and elastic fibers and their interrelationships are discussed by eight scientists who are established researchers in this area. Their reports include important findings on how this microenvironment is altered in diseases such as atherosclerosis, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis. The concepts developed result from studies at the biochemical, macromolecular, ultrastructural, and light microscopic levels. Taken col Details ISBN146125969X Short Title CONNECTIVE TISSUES IN ARTERIAL Pages 355 Language English ISBN-10 146125969X ISBN-13 9781461259695 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-10-12 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Edited by A. B. Chandler Illustrations XII, 355 p. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4612-5967-1 AU Release Date 2011-10-12 NZ Release Date 2011-10-12 US Release Date 2011-10-12 UK Release Date 2011-10-12 Author A.B. Chandler Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981 Alternative 9780387906232 DEWEY 616.1307 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137783520;

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