La Cina rappresenta una minaccia per le economie occidentali? La risposta e decisamente si! L'idea della Cina come "fabbrica del mondo" e ormai superata. Grandi gruppi industriali cinesi progettano, sviluppano e fabbricano prodotti propriamente cinesi, non piu soltanto made in China bensi made by China. Quest'opera, dinamica e piacevole da leggere, ripercorre lo sviluppo folgorante di questi nuovi giganti che non si limitano piu a imitare ma puntano all'innovazione e all'eccellenza tecnologica lanciandosi alla conquista del mercato mondiale. Questo saggio, imperdibile e ben documentato, in cui cifre, esempi e aneddoti si uniscono per documentare e dar vita alla discussione, getta una luce nuova sugli attori di primo piano dell'economia cinese.

Signaling Pathways in Liver Diseases, 2nd edition focuses on signaling pathways which are particularly important in liver diseases. Recent progress brought hepatology to new frontiers. The increasing frequency of surgery on steatotic and cirrhotic liver obliges liver surgeons and hepatologists to understand the molecular mechanisms at play in these situations and how they can be influenced. Better comprehension of the cellular mechanisms participating in liver regeneration, hepato-cellular apoptosis and ischemia/reperfusion inquiry is mirrored by a dramatic increase in complexity. The number and scope of publications is intimidating and difficult for busy individuals to extract a coherent framework. This book will serve as a source of information facilitating the reading of the literature and the planning of trials. Translational medicine implies knowledge of the molecular targets for novel therapeutic strategies. It will furthermore stimulate more research and lead to better exchange between the laboratory, the clinical ward and the operation room.