This volume presents a broad selection of cutting—edge methods and tools that will enable the reader to investigate the multi—faceted manifestations of inflammation. Inflammation: Methods and Prools is divided into four sections: the first three sections describe prools investigating immune—mediated inflammatory disease models affecting barrier organs to the environment; the skin, the lung, and the intestinal and oral mucosa. The fourth section illustrates inflammatory disease models of the brain, joints, and vasculature. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step—by—step, readily reproducible laboratory prools, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Inflammation: Methods and Prools aims to inspire the experienced investigator and the young experimenter alike to disentangle the fascinating process of inflammation.