This book overviews the field of cytokine research and describes the v arious approaches that have been taken to develop the pharmacology of these novel mediators. The pharmacology of cytokines is an exploding a rea which is entering the clinical arena. The book in the framework of the immunobiology of cytokines, examines the interactions with the cy tokine system of a variety of compounds ranging from simple synthetic chemicals to biotechnological products. In addition to examining indiv idual agents and approaches, the book examines the pathophysiology of individual body systems and...