Proteases, potential role in health and disease
By: edited by Walter H. Hörl and August Heidland.
Contributors: Hörl, Walter H.; Heidland, August.
Series: Advances in experimental medicine and biology ;; v. 167
Publisher: Plenum Press; Springer
Published: 1984
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 591
Subjects: Proteolytic enzymes -- Congresses.; Protease inhibitors -- Congresses.; Protease inhibitors -- Congresses.; Peptide hydrolases -- Congresses.
Genres: Congresses.
Description: The Proceedings of the International Symposium "Proteases: Potential Role in Health and Disease" which was held in Wurzburg (FRG) during October 17-20, 1982. The topics discussed included those dealing with the physiology and pathophysiology of proteases and their inhibitors, the interactions of proteases and hormones, the kallikrein-kinin system, complement and the coagulation system, the function of proteases in the kidney and the intestinal tract as well as the role of proteases in lung diseases, pancreatitis, arthritis and hypercatabolic states (multiple trauma, septicemia, acute renal failure). The papers presented answered many questions, but raised many more concerning the significance of proteases and their inhibitors in clinical medicine. It was unfortunately impossible in this volume to include the extended, lively and extremely stimulating discussions which were enjoyed by the participants during the conference. The meeting has provided a unique framework for close interaction between scientists from various disciplines, including biochemistry, physiology, surgery, anaesthesiology, endocrinology, hematology, pulmonology and nephrology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Proceedings of the International Symposium on Proteases: Potential Role in Health and Disease, held October 17-20, 1982, in Würzburg, Federal Republic of Germany"--Verso t.p.