JAK-STAT Signaling in Diseases
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Features:
- Details activation and microRNA-mediated regulation of JAK-STAT pathway
- Provides exclusive information about the association of the pathway in various diseases including allergic inflammation, neuro-inflammatory disorder, atopic dermatitis hematopoietic malignancies, cardiovascular disorder, renal disorder, immunodeficiency, liver fibrosis, diabetes and obesity that affect individuals across the globe
- Clinical relevance of the signaling cascade has been discussed in context of novel class of therapeutics that targets this pathway.
An overview of JAK-STAT signaling pathway and the structure-function relationship of different domains of the cascade are discussed. This book provides detailed information on various diseases that are associated with JAK-STAT pathway. It will act as a very good reference book for basic science researchers, academicians, industry professionals involved in translational research leading to product development. This book will excite future professionals towards better understanding of the regulation of this pathway, its association with other signaling cascades to design novel therapeutics.
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Ritobrata Goswami, PhD is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Bioscience, IIT Kharagpur since 2016. Prior to his present affiliation, Dr Goswami was associated with the Division of Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University (2014-16). He received his bachelor (2005) and masters degree (2007) in Biotechnology from West Bengal University of Technology and Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani; respectively. Dr Goswami obtained his PhD at Indiana University, Indianpolis, USA (2012) followed by post-doctoral training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA (2012-14). He is a life member of the Indian Immunology Society. Dr Goswami has extramural projects funded by the Government of India. Dr Goswami’s research interests include the role of nutrients and hormones in the development and function of T helper cells to regulate inflammatory disorders. He is keen on identifying a regulating network of transcription factors involved in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders so that better therapeutics can be developed.
