Cytokines in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases Options for the Modulation of Host Defense
Only recently a new range of agents has become available that are capable of stimulating and regulating host defense systems against microorganisms. Interleukins, interferons and haematopoietic growth factors are now being produced by the biotechnology industry and are being evaluated for clinical u...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1995, 1995
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1995 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Cytokines in the treatment of virus infections
- 2. Interleukin-1 and related pro-inflammatory cytokines in the treatment of bacterial infections in neutropenic and non-neutropenic animals
- 3. Cytokines and the host defense against Listeria monocytogens and Salmonella typhimurium
- 4. Cytokines and legionellosis
- 5. The role of cytokines in mycobacterial infection
- 6. Cytokines in the treatment of fungal infections
- 7. Cytokines in malaria, pathology and protection
- 8. Cytokines in the treatment of leishmaniasis: From studies of immunopathology to patient therapy
- 9. The role of cytokines in toxoplasmosis
- 10. Cytokines in the treatment of primary immunodeficiency
- 11. Cytokines as potential vaccine adjuvants