Cell Adhesion Molecules in Human Transplantation

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A broad survey of a type of molecule that plays a central role in regulating immune responses after organ transplantation. Synthesizes the current knowledge of the expression and induction of various intercellular adhesion molecules in clinical kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplantation. Also considers their interactions in the growing field of xenotransplantation. Primarily concerned with passing recent research findings to clinicians. No date is mentioned for the first edition. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.