Toll-like Receptors in Diseases of the Lung

This e-book is a review on current understanding of the role of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the lung on health and disease. Topics covered include 1) the expression, function and activation of TLRs during bacterial, viral and fungal infection of the airways, 2) the role of TLRs in the pathogenesis of genetic and environmental pulmonary disorders, and 3) TLR biology during lung cancer, lung injury and transplantation. Each chapter highlights recent advances in a selected domain in lung disease