Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore, Springer Nature Singapore, 2025
ISBN 10: 9819601304 ISBN 13: 9789819601301
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book provides up-to-date information about the basic cell biology, protein processing mechanisms, genetics, and treatment strategies forTGFBI-related corneal dystrophies.Extensive illustrations document the clinical appearance of these dystrophies, and details of their cell biology provide our current understanding of intracellular pathologic mechanisms related to the mutated TGFBI protein.Descriptions of metabolic pathways involving TGFBI protein include recent information about the intracellular processing of normal and mutated TGFBI proteins.Detailed descriptions of the pathologic basis forTGFBI-related corneal dystrophies and possible strategies for human gene therapy are provided.This book offers a rich source of information about the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options for practicing ophthalmologists, specialists, and trainees.