A comprehensive overview of the current research on inflammation and immunopharmacology, with particular attention to the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, this book discusses future trends in this area of pharmacological research. It addresses an audience with basic knowledge in the inflammatory process, immune system and pharmacology. The book meets the needs of graduate students, junior and senior researchers and is useful as a source of the most current information for those already working in these fields. 

Part 1-The Molecular Mechanisms of Inflammation

Mediators of Inflammation
Innate Immunity in Inflammation
Adaptive Immunity in Inflammation
Histamine
Neural Regulation of Inflammation: Inflammation and Neurotransmitters
Part 2-Resolution of Inflammation
The Proresolving Mediators
Part 3-Immunopharmacology
Regulation of Innate Immunity in Inflammation
Biochemistry of Neutrophil Regulation
Immune Mechanisms in Atherosclerosis and Potential for Immune Modulation Therapies
IL-1 Receptor Families Regulation of Immunity and Disease.-  Part 4-Classical Drugs to Treat Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases.-  Glucocorticoids Molecular Mechanisms
Glucocorticoids Immunity and Inflammation
Strategies and Compounds to Circumvent Glucocorticoid Induced Side Effects.-  Part 5-Innovative Drugs to Treat Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases
Innovative Drugs for Allergy.