Phagocytosis Main Key of Immune System
Phagocytosis, as an innate immune defense mechanism, is the first process to respond to pathogens. It is also one of the initiating branches of an adaptive immune response. This book provides a comprehensive overview of phagocytosis and related cells in the immune response. It presents the basics of...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2023
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Series: | Physiology
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Collection: | Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Phagocytosis, as an innate immune defense mechanism, is the first process to respond to pathogens. It is also one of the initiating branches of an adaptive immune response. This book provides a comprehensive overview of phagocytosis and related cells in the immune response. It presents the basics of phagocytosis as well as discusses management and therapeutic strategies for infections. |
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Item Description: | Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ |
Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (230 p.) |
ISBN: | 9781837687398 intechopen.104359 9781837687404 9781837687411 |