Proteases, Protease Inhibitors and Protease-derived Peptides : Importance in Human Pathophysiology and Therapeutics

This volume focuses on the importance of proteases, protease inhibitors and protease-derived peptides in human pathophysiology.

The papers present an overview of the actions of proteases in normal and pathological conditions.

These include: the interactions of proteases and naturally occurring and/or exogenously administered antiproteases in both mild and severe inflammatory conditions; the importance of uncontrolled proteolytic activities and organ system damage; the interaction of protease-derived peptides and their antagonists in the potential treatment of a number of pathophysiologic conditions; and the potential that antiprotease therapies may have in new therapeutic strategies.