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Mucosal Immunology

  • 3rd Edition - January 7, 2005
  • Newer edition is available
  • Editors: Jiri Mestecky, Michael E. Lamm, Pearay L. Ogra, Warren Strober, John Bienenstock, Jerry R. McGhee, Lloyd Mayer
  • Language: English

Mucosal immunology is so important since most infectious agents enter the body through the various mucous membranes, and many common infections take place in or on mucous… Read more

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Description

Mucosal immunology is so important since most infectious agents enter the body through the various mucous membranes, and many common infections take place in or on mucous membranes. Mucosal Immunology, now in its third edition, is the only comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical manifestations of mucosal immunology. This book contains new research data, exceptional illustrations, original theory, a new perspective and excellent organization.

Key features

  • The most comprehensive text on mucosal immunology from internationally recognized experts in the field
  • Includes exceptional color illustrations, new research data, original theory and information on all mucosal diseases
  • Contains nine new chapters and an expanded appendix

Readership

Immunologists, microbiologists and oncologists, infectious disease specialists including AIDS investigators, allergologists, pulmonologists, and clinicians including gastroenterologists, gynecologists, reproductive immunologists, pediatricians

Table of contents

MUCOSAL IMMUNE SYSTEMMucosal Barrier: Development and Physiology of Mucosal DefenceInductive and Effector Tissues and Cells of the Mucosal Immune SystemMucosal Immunity and InfectionMucosal VaccinesMUCOSAL DISEASESImmunodeficiencyStomach, Liver and IntestineRespiratory TractOral Cavity, Upper Airway and Head and NeckGenitourinary Tract and Mammary Gland

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About the editors

JM

Jiri Mestecky

Affiliations and expertise
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A.

ML

Michael E. Lamm

Affiliations and expertise
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.

PO

Pearay L. Ogra

Affiliations and expertise
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, U.S.A.

WS

Warren Strober

Affiliations and expertise
NIH, Bethesda, MD, U.S.A.

JB

John Bienenstock

Affiliations and expertise
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

JM

Jerry R. McGhee

Affiliations and expertise
University of Alabama, Birmingham, U.S.A. Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Director of Immunology Vaccine Center

LM

Lloyd Mayer

Affiliations and expertise
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, U.S.A.

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