Immunology, Cytology - Structural & Functional Aspects, Anatomy, Human Anatomy - General & Miscellaneous, Cytology - General & Miscellaneous, Internal Medicine
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Overview
This is the first book dealing with the subject of antigen presentation by intestinal epithelial cells. It brings together experimental evidence and discussion which shed some light on the pathophysiological relevance of epithelial cells in intestinal immune defence mechanisms.
Incl. antigen handling/intestinal epithelial cells/control of MHC Class II expression by enterocytes/etc.
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Booknews
Presents the latest research in antigen presentation by intestinal epithelial cells (IECs), for researchers in biochemistry and medicine. Subjects include antigen handling and processing by IECs, IECs as nonconventional antigen presenting cells, control of MHC class II expression by enterocytes, nonclassical MHC class I molecules, cytokines production by IECs, extrathymic maturation of IELs in the gut mucosa, T lymphocyte maturation, and the relationships between IgA antibodies, microbial pathogens, and intestinal epithelium. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
December 28, 1996
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Pages
149
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9783540607762