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OverviewAutoimmune disease occurs when (1) there is a breakdown in self-tolerance and (2) the target organ is susceptible to damage by the immune system. Our studies focus on the susceptibility of the target organ to damage. Autoimmune myocarditis is an inflammatory heart disease characterized by myocyte necrosis and an inflammatory infiltrate in the myocardium. Clinically, the disease can range from a mild illness to a serious condition characterized by heart failure, arrhythmias and in some cases can lead to death. Studies in our laboratory have correlated the presence of myosin, or a myosin-like protein, in the extracellular matrix of the heart to disease susceptibility to antibody-mediated myocarditis. Here, we explore what factors determine susceptibility to antibody-induced cardiac damage. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anita KuanPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.177kg ISBN: 9783838366043ISBN 10: 3838366042 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 04 June 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |