Guidebook to Cytokines and Their Receptors

The number of cytokines and related growth factors has increased dramatically in recent years to several dozen. Moreover, the names of the cytokines are generally uninformative of biological function, or are now recognised as misleading as new and unexpected activities are discovered in new bioassays. This new text provides an essential reference manual for all known cytokines, growth factors, interleukins and lymphokines as well as their receptors. Succinct and user friendly this new guide book will become an essential companion for any scientist working in this field.