Platelet-activating factor and related lipid mediators 2 : roles in health and disease

Introduction. The Continuing Biochemical Challenge of PAF and Closely Related Lipid Mediators D.J. Hanahan. PAF Synthesis and Transport. Biosynthesis of Platelet-Activating Factor and Enzyme Inhibitors F. Snyder, et al. PAF Analogues and Antagonists. Formation of Biologically Active Mediators from Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Phospholipids R.C. Murphy. PAF Receptor. Platelet-Activating Factor: Gene Structure and Tissue-Specific Regulation T. Shimizu, et al. PAF: Acetylhydrolases and Transacetylases. Functional and Structural Features of Plasma Platelet-Activating Factor Acetylhydrolase L.W. Tjoelker, et al. PAF and Gene Expression. Stimulation of NF-kappaB Activation and Gene Expression by Platelet-Activating Factor R.D. Ye, et al. Ether Lipids and Tumours. Heterocyclic Alkylphospholipids with an Improved Therapeutic Range P. Hilgard, et al. PAF and Related Alkylphospholipids in Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases. Platelet-Activating Factor Is an Effector of Rapid Reactions and Inductor of Late-Responses in Immune-Mediated Injury M. Sanchez-Crespo, et al. PAF and Circulation. Role of Platelet-Activating Factor in Skeletal Muscle Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury D. Silver, et al. PAF and Reproduction. Phospholipids and Cell Signalling. Clinical Trials. 53 Additional Articles. Index.