Discusses the role of nutrients as important cofactors and regulators of immune response. Topics covered include expression of nutrient interaction in immune function; the effect of nutritional conditioning on immune response; nutrient modulation of immune response in human deve…
Cellular and molecular immunology
by Abbas, Abul K., Lichtman, Andrew H., Pillai, Shiv, Baker, David L.
fromStudent consult
This volume addresses two important aspects of tuberculosis. The first half reviews some of the biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology of M. tuberculosis and its interactions with macrophages. The second half deals with the interactions of the tubercle bacillus with the h…
LOCAL IMMUNE RESPONSES OF THE GUT
First published in 1984: The main interest of this book is immunological. The first chapter deals with the nature of the local immune system and discusses it within the context of the normal physiology of the gut.
Immunogenicity of biopharmaceuticals
by Weert, Marco van de, Møller, Eva Horn
fromBiotechnology
Probiotics: immunobiotics and immunogenics
"Written by international experts, this book reviews recent, cutting-edge research on the use of immunoregulatory probiotics (immunobiotics) and their bioactive compounds (immunogenics) to prevent and improve health. Each chapter provides critical insight, reviews current resear…
Major topics covered include probiotics and functional foods, the immune system in health and disease, oral tolerance, food and allergic disease, and carcinogenesis. Each chapter carefully reviews the latest research and relevant facts on the subject, making this book a valuable…
Most human pathogens utilize mucosal surfaces to access the host. This volume is focused on the development of vaccines which generate immune effectors capable of blocking mucosal entry or peripheral pathogen spread. A critical first step in the design of mucosal vaccines is the…
Most human pathogens utilize mucosal surfaces to access the host. This volume is focused on the development of vaccines which generate immune effectors capable of blocking mucosal entry or peripheral pathogen spread. A critical first step in the design of mucosal vaccines is the…