This book, the second of two companion volumes, gives the reader a
comprehensive survey of the most clinically relevant aspects of human
basophils and mast cells and their mediators in health and disease.
Expert contributions cover disorders, such as mastocytosis and
respiratory and cutaneous allergy, which are known to be associated
with these cells. The less well-known involvement of the latter in
atherosclerosis and gastrointestinal, cardiac, rheumatic and
neoplastic diseases is emerging as an area of considerable interest as
several informative chapters show. Written by clinical investigators
specialising in diseases related to mast cells and basophils, this
volume will be stimulating reading for those working in allergy,
immunology, biochemistry, and respiration.