Springer The Serpin Family: Proteins with Multiple Functions in Health and Disease

The book provides an comprehensive overview on biology, genetics and cellular functions of serpins (serine protease inhibitors) in health and disease. With over 1000 members serpins are the most diverse family of protease inhibitors. Latest groundbreaking research findings are presented and broaden the understanding on inhibitory and non-inhibitory serpins, not only in mammalian organisms but also in insects, worms, plants and viruses. From the Back Cover The book provides an comprehensive overview on biology, genetics and cellular functions of serpins (serine protease inhibitors) in health and disease. With over 1000 members serpins are the most diverse family of protease inhibitors. Latest groundbreaking research findings are presented and broaden the understanding on inhibitory and non-inhibitory serpins, not only in mammalian organisms but also in insects, worms, plants and viruses. About the Author Univ. Prof. Dr. Margarethe Geiger Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Center of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Schwarzspanierstrasse 17, 1090 Wien Margarethe Geiger is a professor of vascular physiology at the Medical University of Vienna. Her research is focused on the role of non-inhibitory serine protease inhibitors in cell signaling. Dr. Margareta Furtmüller Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Med. Univ. Vienna, Schwarzspanierstrasse 17, 1090 Wien, email: margareta.furtmueller@meduniwien.ac.at Dr. Felix Wahlmüller Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Med. Univ. Vienna, Schwarzspanierstrasse 17, 1090 Wien, email: felix.wahlmueller@meduniwien.ac.at