Antimicrobial Peptides in Gastrointestinal Diseases

著者名：Cho, Chi Hin (EDT)

Academic Press（2018/06/06発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780128143193
• eISBN：9780128143209

Description

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), including cathelicidins and defensins are host defence peptides that carry out multiple roles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Antimicrobial Peptides in Gastrointestinal Diseases presents knowledge about the physiological functions and pharmacological actions of AMPs in inflammation, cancer, and further infection of the GI tract. The book provides coverage from the basic research to clinical application for GI diseases. Current research and development of AMPs is presented, opening the way for further work on these peptides, not only in the context of GI diseases, but also for similar pathologies in other organs. AMPs are key to the regulation of human microbiome and second line defence in the GI mucosa, prevent colonization of pathogens and modulation of innate response to invading pathogens, and modify immunological reactions during inflammatory processes and oncogenic development in the GI mucosa. More importantly, AMPs possess diversified anti-microbial actions against various infectious diseases in the GI tract. With these physiological functions and pharmacological actions, AMPs have significant potential as therapeutic agents for the treatment of inflammation, cancer and further infection in the GI tract.- Provides an overview of AMPs, particularly cathelicidin and defensin, in different diseases- Covers inflammation and ulcer repair in the stomach and colon and carcinogenesis in the GI tract- Presents AMP information and knowledge in a concise manner- Gives useful information on all aspects of AMPs- Promotes research on AMPs and their development as drugs, from bench, to clinical application

Table of Contents

1. Introduction of AMPs in the biological system including their norm and pathology2. Regulation of AMPs expression in the digestive tract3. The roles of antimicrobial peptides in the regulation of gastrointestinal microbiota and innate immunity4. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Division of Digestive Diseases5. Antimicrobial peptides in the host-microbiota homeostasis6. Antimicrobial peptides as potential therapy for gastrointestinal cancers: Opportunities and Challenges7. Cathelicidin in gastrointestinal disorders8. Modulation of immune functions by host defense peptides in the pathogenesis of colitis9. AMPs and mechanisms of anti-microbial action