Clinical Relevance of Genetic Factors in Pulmonary Diseases
Editors: Kaneko, Takeshi (Ed.)
Free Preview- Describes the underlying genetic basis of common pulmonary diseases and discusses their pathogenesis and pathophysiology
- Provide an essential basis for understanding different subtypes and phonotypes
- Broadens the understanding of beginning and experienced researchers and clinicians engaged in the treatment of pulmonary diseases
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- About this book
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This book describes the underlying genetic basis of common pulmonary diseases and discusses their pathogenesis and pathophysiology. These insights provide the basis for understanding different subtypes and phonotypes, and will promote better treatment strategies and individualized medicine. The book provides new and valuable information for the development of the areas of study, as well as practical guidelines for clinicians engaged in treating pulmonary diseases.
This volume of the Respiratory Disease Series – Diagnostic Tools and Disease Managements will broaden the understanding of beginning and experienced researchers and clinicians who treat pulmonary diseases. Moreover, residents and clinicians engaged in medical oncology will find it a valuable guide to support them in their day-to-day work. - About the authors
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Hiroyuki Nakamura, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Ibaraki Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
Kazutetsu Aoshiba, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Ibaraki Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
Takeshi Kaneko,
Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
- Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Clinical Development of Genomic Medicine in Pulmonary Diseases: Are Genetic Factors Enough to Determine the Phenotype and Inheritance of Pulmonary Diseases?
Pages 3-14
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Approaches to Understanding the Genetic Basis of Complex Diseases: Overview—What Is the Rationale for the Genome-Wide Approach to Understand Complex Diseases, Its Application and Limitations
Pages 15-35
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Bronchial Asthma: Is Asthma Inherited?
Pages 39-56
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COPD: Hereditary (A1-AT) and Non-hereditary—What Are the Roles of Genetic Factors in the Pathogenesis of COPD?
Pages 57-75
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Smoking Behavior and Cessation (Nicotine Addiction): Are Genetic Factors Involved in Smoking Behavior?
Pages 77-91
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Clinical Relevance of Genetic Factors in Pulmonary Diseases
- Editors
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- Takeshi Kaneko
- Series Title
- Respiratory Disease Series: Diagnostic Tools and Disease Managements
- Copyright
- 2018
- Publisher
- Springer Singapore
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
- eBook ISBN
- 978-981-10-8144-6
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-981-10-8144-6
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-981-10-8143-9
- Series ISSN
- 2509-5552
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- IX, 344
- Number of Illustrations
- 19 b/w illustrations, 36 illustrations in colour
- Topics
