Heat Shock Protein-Based Therapies [Paperback]

The book Heat Shock Protein-Based Therapies provides the most up-to-date review on new heat shock protein-based mechanisms used in the therapy and treatment of various human disorders and diseases, including cancer, muscular atrophy, neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis) and infectious diseases (HIV, periodontal disease). Written by leaders in the field of heat shock protein research, the chapters systematically and in a step wise fashion takes the reader through the fascinating sequence of events by which mechanisms dependent on heat shock proteins are targeted. The chapters also provide answers as to HSP biological significance to the host. This book is a must read for graduate and postgraduates in the field of Drug Development, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Phytomedicine, Biology (plant and mammal), Biochemistry (pro- and eukaryotic), Oncology, Immunology, Microbiology, Exercise Medicine, Physiology, Inflammatory diseases, Autoimmunity, Pharmacology and Pathology.

Contents

Contributors
Preface

SECTION I: HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN HSP27-BASED THERAPIES
1 HSP27 as a Therapeutic Target of Novel Inhibitors and Dietary Phytochemicals in Cancer
Elena Arechaga-Ocampo and C?sar L?pez-Camarillo
2 Heat Shock Protein 27 (HSP27, HSPB1) is Up-Regulated by Targeted Agents and Confers Resistance to Both Targeted Drugs and Chemotherapeutics
Daniele Musiani, John D. Konda, Simona Pavan, Erica Torchiaro, Jessica Erriquez, Martina Olivero and Maria F. Di Renzo

3 Heat Shock Proteins and Cancer: Plant Based Therapy
Evren ?nay-Ucar

SECTION II: HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN HSP60-BASED THERAPIES
4 Chaperonotherapy for Alzheimers Disease: Focusing on HSP60
Francesco Cappello, Antonella M. Gammazza, Silvia Vilasi, Maria G. Ortore, Pier L. San-Biagio, Claudia Campanella, Andrea Pace, Antonio P. Piccionello, Giulã&