The Interface Between Innate and Acquired Immunity

All multicellular organisms may possess innate immunity mediated by defense mechanisms with which the organism is born. In recent years much has been learned about the diversity of innate immune mechanisms. A large array of naturally produced antimicrobial peptides has been de­ fined. A variety of c...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cooper, M.D. (Editor), Koprowski, H. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
Series:Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • List of Contents
  • The Relationship of Inflammation and Initiation of Autoimmune Disease: Role of TNF Super Family Members
  • Surface Receptors that Regulate the NK Cell Function: Beyond the NK Cell Scope
  • Checkpoints in the Regulation of T Helper 1 Responses
  • The Role of Complement in Innate and Adaptive Immunity
  • Several MHC-Linked Ig Superfamily Genes Have Features of Ancestral Antigen-Specific Receptor Genes
  • Coat Protein Transgenic Papaya: “Acquired” Immunity for Controlling Papaya Ringspot Virus
  • Fc Receptor Homologs (FcRH1–5) Extend the Fc Receptor Family