Mucosal vaccines /

This comprehensive, authoritative treatise covers all aspects of mucosal vaccines including their development, mechanisms of action, molecular/cellular aspects, and practical applications. The contributing authors and editors of this one-of-a-kind book are very well known in their respective fields....

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology
Group Author: Kiyono, H. Hiroshi; Ogra, Pearay L; McGhee, Jerry R
Published: Academic Press,
Publisher Address: San Diego :
Publication Dates: 1996.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124105805
Summary: This comprehensive, authoritative treatise covers all aspects of mucosal vaccines including their development, mechanisms of action, molecular/cellular aspects, and practical applications. The contributing authors and editors of this one-of-a-kind book are very well known in their respective fields. Mucosal Vaccines is organized in a unique format in which basic, clinical, and practical aspects of the mucosal immune system for vaccine development are described and discussed. This project is endorsed by the Society for Mucosal Immunology. Key Features * Provides the latest views on mucosal va
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xix, 479 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780124105805
0124105807
9780080537054
0080537057
1281033154
9781281033154
Index Number: QR185
CLC: R979.9
Contents: Introduction: -- P.L. Ogra, Mucosal Immunoprophylaxis. -- Principles of Mucosal Vaccination: -- J.R. McGhee, Mucosal Vaccines: From Molecular and Cellular Concepts of Mucosal Immunity to Practical Application. -- M.R. Neutra and J.-P. Kraehenbuhl, Antigen Uptake by M Cells for Effective Mucosal Vaccines. -- Mucosal Modulation for Induction of Effective Immunity: -- C.O. Elson, Cholera Toxin as a Mucosal Adjuvant. -- J.D. Clements, Unique Characteristics of Escherichia coli Heart-Labile Enterotoxin for Mucosal Immunization. -- H. Kiyono and C. Czerkinsky, Mucosal Vaccines and Oral Tolerance.