Membrane proteins continue to be prime drug targets because they perform essential processes in the cell including controlling the flow of information and materials between cells and mediating activities like hormone action and nerve impulses. The study of membrane proteins could lead to new and improved pharmaceutical treatments for a wide range of illnesses such as heart disease, cystic fibrosis and depression.

Membrane Proteins as Drug Targets reviews the latest developments in the field.

• Discusses new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in the field of...

T cells belong to a group of white blood cells called lymphocytes and play a large role in the immune response. An increased understanding of T cell immunity will provide new insights into the etiology of human autoimmune disease such as diabetes.

This volume reviews the latest developments and discusses the evolution of T cell immunity, thymic requirements, and how to prevent T cell-dependent autoimmunity.

• Discusses new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in T cell immunity
• Contributions from leading scholars and industry experts
• Reference guide for...

Understanding how digestive organs develop, their physiology and structure is important for determining new therapies to combat diseases of the digestive organs. Development, Differentiation, and Disease of the Luminal Gastrointestinal Tract reviews the latest research and developments in this field.

• Discusses new discoveries, approaches, and ideas
• Contributions from leading scholars and industry experts
• Includes reference guide for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields