Cardiovascular Inflammation

Editors: Steinhilber, Dieter (Ed.)
Summarizes the functions of lipoxygenases in health and inflammatory diseases
​Gives a comprehensive account of the role of lipoxygenase metabolites in pathophysiology
Chapters cover role in diseases, such as cancer, asthma, skin and cardiovascular diseases, as well as in the resolution of inflammation

This book provides comprehensive reviews on our most recent understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis and calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) as visualized in animal models and patients using optical molecular imaging, PET-CT, ultrasound and MRI.

Much progress has been made in elucidating the mechanisms regulating the induction and progression of inflammatory diseases. More recently, however, it has become apparent that the manipulation of mechanisms governing the resolution of inflammation is an important way to develop novel strategies for the therapy of such diseases.