Handbook of Mucosal Immunology
( Handbook of Mucosal Immunology )
Publication series ：Handbook of Mucosal Immunology
Author： Ogra Pearay L.;Mestecky Jiri;Lamm Michael E.
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9780323138529
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780125247306
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780125247306
Subject： Q7 Molecular Biology;R392 medical immunology
Language： ENG
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Description
Researchers have recently made tremendous progress in the area of mucosal immunology, greatly increasing our understanding of the common mucosal immune system, mucosal infections, and oral immunization. However, thisresearch has not previously been made available in a single work. In its large 81/2"x 11"format, Handbook of Mucosal Immunology covers the entire spectrum of mucosal immunity and is organized in two main sections to present the basic biology of the common mucosal immune system and the immune responses of the mucosae.
The first section provides an introduction and historical perspective of the mucosal immune system and includes comprehensive discussion of the development and physiology of mucosal defense. It discusses such topics as the structure and function of themucosal epithelium, characteristics of mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), Peyers patches, and concepts of mucosal vaccines. The second section focuses on the secretory immune system with special reference to mucosal diseases in the digestive (GALT), respiratory (BALT), and genitourinary tracts. This information is especially important in light of the current interest in the mechanisms, transmission, and prevention of infectious diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
Virtually all chapters have been authored by the original investigators responsible for key observations on which current concepts are based. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for a diverse group
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