Essentials of mucosal immunology /

Essentials of Mucosal Immunology presents basic concepts as well as new and exciting advances in mucosal immunology and inflammation, the development of mucosal vaccines, and the role of the immune system in mucosal disease. Specific chapters highlight novel approaches to the treatment of autoimmune...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology; International Congress on Mucosal Immunology
Group Author: Kagnoff, M. F. Martin F; Kiyono, H. Hiroshi
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/9780123943309
Summary: Essentials of Mucosal Immunology presents basic concepts as well as new and exciting advances in mucosal immunology and inflammation, the development of mucosal vaccines, and the role of the immune system in mucosal disease. Specific chapters highlight novel approaches to the treatment of autoimmune disease, including the use of oral tolerance; approaches to and vectors for new vaccines; and current concepts in mucosal inflammation and its role in inflammatory bowel disease and ulcer disease. Key Features * Contains the most current research on mucosal immunology and is comprehensive in scop
Item Description: Expanded and reviewed papers presented at the 8th International Congress of Mucosal Immunology.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxxiv, 597 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780123943309
0123943302
9780080531243
0080531245
1281029351
9781281029355
Index Number: QR185
CLC: R392.3
Contents: Antigen Processing and Presentation in Mucosal Associated Tissues. Role of Epithehelial Cells in Mucosal Immunity. Mucosal T Lymphocytes and Lymphocytes Migration. Mucosal Inflammation. Mucosal Infection. Mucosal Vaccines.