Autophagy in Health and Disease

Autophagy in Health and Disease. Edited by R.A. Gottlieb. 2013, pp. 227, Eur 129.00, ISBN: 978-0-12-385101-7. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press, London, UK.

Autophagy plays a critical role in organ homeostasis and abnormalities in autophagy have been linked to a growing list of pathologic processes in cancer, infections disease, metabolic diseases and inflammatory diseases.

This volume provides pertinent coverage of the cardiovascular system, immune system, gastrointestinal tract, as well as conditions such as diabetes and ischemia. It presents the fundamentals of autophagy with tissue-specific considerations and also addresses defects in autophagy in the context of human diseases. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the topic and the material is targeted towards a broader, medically-oriented readership, making this book a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals.