This comprehensive volume integrates the most innovative and current findings from several
related disciplines of scientific research including pathology immunology genetics and
cellular and molecular biology. It is divided into two sections: Molecular mechanisms of
phagocytosis of dying cells and Impairment of phagocytosis of dying cells and its role in the
development of diseases. No other recent books devoted to this subject are available. All of
the contributors are experts working at the forefront of scientific discovery and the reviews
they present systematically examine the most exciting and innovative aspects of their
particular areas of expertise. Both researchers and physicians will find this volume of major
benefit because it covers the immunological and molecular biological aspects of phagocytosis of
dying cells as well as its clinical relevance.
