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Hepatocyte and Kupffer Cell Interactions presents a comprehensive discussion of historical and recent information regarding this diverse field of research.
List of contents
Section I - The Normal Liver. 1. The Origin of Kupffer Cells and Their Anatomic Relationship to Hepatocytes. 2. Modes of Communication between Kupffer Cells and Hepatocytes Under Normal and Pathological Conditions. 3. Experimental Models for Studying the Interaction of Kupffer Cells and Hepatocytes. Section II - Nonseptic pathologic States. 4. Antitumor Defense System of the Liver. 5. Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease. 6. Viral Infections and Hepatitis. 7. Role of Macrophages and Endothelial Cells in Hepatotoxicity. 8. Liver Alloimmunity. 9. Nonparenchymal Cell and Hepatocyte Interaction in Antimalarial Activity: A Central Role for Nitric Oxide. Section III - The Liver in Sepsis. 10. Regulation of Kupffer Cell Activation. 11. The Role of Kupffer Cells in Control of Acute Phase Protein Synthesis. 12. The Changes in Hepatic Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Sepsis.
About the author
Timothy R. Billiar, M.D., has served as the George Vance Foster Professor and Chair in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine since 1999. Dr. Billiar completed his surgical residency at the University of Minnesota and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Billiar's research has also been recognized with membership in the Institute of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences.
Education
BA Natural Sciences, Doane College, NE
MD Medicine, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Dr. Curran graduated from the Rush Medical College in 1984. He works in Chicago, IL and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease and General Surgery . Dr. Curran is affiliated with Swedish Covenant Hospital. He speaks English and Korean.
Education & Training
Medical School: graduated from the Rush Medical College
Graduation Date: in 1984.
Specialties & Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations: Swedish Covenant Hospital
Specialties: Cardiovascular Disease and General Surgery
Summary
Hepatocyte and Kupffer Cell Interactions presents a comprehensive discussion of historical and recent information regarding this diverse field of research.
