Bronchial Vascular Remodeling in Asthma and COPD (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)

Responding to the growth of research in the field over the past decade, this book brings together leading investigators with expertise in pulmonology, pathology, and developmental biology to clarify the mechanisms that regulate the development of bronchial vascular remodeling in asthma and COPD, as well as explore the pathophysiological processes that may impact the formulation of new therapeutic strategies for these conditions. Discussing The Strength And Efficacy Of Current Pharmacotherapies, As Well As The Potential Impact Of Novel Therapeutic Approaches, This Source Provides An Overview Of The Development Of The Bronchial Circulation ... Analyzes Experimental Approaches For Measuring Blood Flow ... Contains In-depth Discussions Of Factors Modulating Angiogenesis, Such As Growth Factors And Chemokines ... Includes A Detailed Description Of Vascular Remodeling In Asthma, Copd, And Pulmonary Hypertension ... Studies The Effects Of Angiogenic Factors On Skeletal Muscle ... And Examines Potential Therapeutic Interventions For Vascular Remodeling In Asthma And Copd.--book Jacket. 1. Developmental Origins Of The Bronchial Vasculature : Experimental Approaches To Study The Structure And Function Of Bronchial Vasculature / Daphne E. Demello -- 2. Noninvasive Measurement Of Airway Blood Flow / Andres Hurtado And Adam Wanner -- 3. Molecular Mechanisms Of Angiogenesis / Edward M. Conway ... [et Al.] -- 4. Chemokine Regulation Of Angiogenesis / Sorachai Srisuma And Elizabeth M. Wagner -- 5. The Role Of The Extracellular Matrix In Angiogenesis / Horace M. Delisser -- 6. Angiogenesis In The Asthmatic Airway / John W. Wilson And Tiffany Bamford -- 7. Bronchial Vascular Remodeling In Emphysema/ Chronic Bronchitis / Hari S. Sharma, Andor R. Kranenburg, And Vijay K.t. Alagappan -- 8. Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / Nicholas W. Morrell And Thomas B. Pulimood -- 9. Angiogenesis : Lessons Learned From Skeletal Muscle / Peter D. Wagner And Ellen C. Breen -- 10. Pharmacologic Modulation Of Bronchial Vascular Remodeling : Current Therapies And Novel Approaches / Alfredo Chetta And Dario Olivieri. Edited By Aili Lazaar. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.