Immunology

This book illustrates, that the fungal cell wall is critical for the biology and ecology of all fungi and especially for human fungal pathogens.

This Springer Major Reference Work provides a detailed translational overview of neuroimmune diseases for neuroscientists and clinicians, clarifying the pathological mechanisms underlying neuroimmune diseases and building a comprehensive bridge between the latest research findings and their clinical implications in daily practice.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the structure, function and pathophysiology of the pulmonary vasculature.

Since the discovery of the bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) more than 15 years ago, there has been an unpredicted explosion of both basic scientific discoveries and clinical reports on their use from institutions all over the world.

- Cada capítulo comienza con un práctico resumen de los conceptos clave que pueden ayudar al lector a identificar de forma rápida la información más relevante.

This volume provides various techniques and methodologies currently used in the study of MERS-CoV.

This book highlights progress and trends in the rapidly evolving field of complement-related drug discovery and spotlights examples of clinical applications.

This publication was initiated on the occasion of the NATO-Advanced Study Institute (ASI) meeting "e;Stem Cells and their potential for clinical application"e; which took place from August 23 - 25, 2006 in Kyiv and from August 26 - 31, 2006 in Simeiz, Ukraine.

This book contains the refereed contributions from the 42nd annual meeting of ISOTT.

This book combines fundamental concepts of biochemistry and the dental sciences to provide an authentic, coherent and comprehensive text for dental students.

Although a few books covering primarily serological aspects of human blood groups are available, it became clear to me in the course of my research that no compendium of the non-serological aspects of human blood group systems exists.

Produced amidst the still rippling effects of a pandemic and as the world experiences the increasing burden of global warming and a rapidly changing biosphere, the second edition of Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach offers a timely overview of the eukaryotic parasites affecting human health and the health of domestic and wild animals and plants.

This volume represents a collection of pioneering papers introducing immunochemical techniques to the aquatic sciences.

Deimination is a relatively new post-translational modification of proteins, whose recognition is ever-increasing.

In spite of the protection of the CNS there are situations where immune responses occur due to different disease processes.

This book focuses on a broad range of immunomodulators, including both natural and synthetic ones.

Proceedings of the First International Congress of Parasitology, Volume One focuses on the advancements of processes, methodologies, approaches, and reactions involved in parasitology.

The type 2 immune response that develops during infectious disease has undergone major paradigm shifts in the last several years as new cell types and pathways have been identified.

It is evident that a defective or deregulated complement system results in kidney diseases.

Connective tissue diseases demand study because of their frequency, morbidity and mortality.

This book focuses on nanomaterials with antibacterial properties.

In spite of the potential use of nanomaterials as tissue engineering devices, implants, biosensors, drug delivery devices, etc.

Immunological Methods, Volume IV provides information pertinent to the methods in immunological research.

This detailed volume provides an updated overview of current uses of peptide microarray technology, showcasing consolidated applications while highlighting some of the most intriguing novelties and emerging fields of use.

This book provides insight into the various immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of lung cancers.

Cytokine involvement in the immune system's response to stress is now very well documented.

Phagocytic cells and complement are probably the most important components of host defense against bacteria which, after overcoming the mucosal and epithelial barriers, multiply in the subepithelial tissue and may threaten to disseminate and invade the blood stream and different organs.

Cytokine involvement in the immune system's response to stress is now very well documented.

Experts from around the world review the current field of the immunobiology of heat shock proteins, and provide a comprehensive account of how these molecules are spearheading efforts in the understanding of various pathways of the immune system.

Kollagenosen und Vaskulitiden sind Autoimmun­­erkrankungen, die sich durch eine Vielzahl möglicher Symptome zeigen können.

Although the field of contemporary immunobiology continues to diversify and encompass an increasing array of biomedical disciplines and topics, there are frequently several themes that will receive special emphasis and prominence at any given time.

In this book, detailed information on the nosology, pathology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of large- and medium-sized vessel and single-organ vasculitis is provided and critically discussed by the most expert physicians and researchers in the field.

This text provides a concise and comprehensive introduction to key immunotoxicological issues for all those interested in, but with no prior knowledge of, this area of toxicology.

This book discusses principles, methodology, and applications of microbiological laboratory techniques .

Advances in Immunology

This book, which is the  second volume of Role of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases, provides comprehensive coverage on how microbial pathogens can subvert our immune system into responding against self and resulting in autoimmune diseases.

This edited collection of 12 chapters by research workers from a wide range of disciplines resolves the confusion that currently surrounds the "e;hygiene hypothesis"e; by considering the human need for exposure to microorganisms from an evolutionary point of view.

Aspects of Developmental and Comparative Immunology contains the proceedings of the 1st Congress of Developmental and Comparative Immunology, held from July 27 to August 1, 1980 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

This book argues that religion has emerged over evolutionary time as a strategy for managing the transmission, contraction, and eradication of infectious disease.

Sacred & Delicious is an award-winning vegetarian cookbook, a primer on Ayurveda (India's ancient wellness system), and a gorgeous food memoir that celebrates the healing power of food.

Rhinosinusitis is increasing in prevalence and incidence, and has been estimated to affect approximately 31 million patients in the United States each year.

Food allergy is an adverse immunological reaction to allergens present in food.

Allergy is the most frequent chronic disease in the 21st century having severe negative effects on health and the economy.

2012 PROSE Award, Clinical Medicine: Honorable MentionThe vast majority of medically important pathogens infect their host across a body surface such as the skin, or across a mucosal tissue such as the respiratory tract or intestines, as these sites are the ones exposed to the external environment.

Produced amidst the still rippling effects of a pandemic and as the world experiences the increasing burden of global warming and a rapidly changing biosphere, the second edition of Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach offers a timely overview of the eukaryotic parasites affecting human health and the health of domestic and wild animals and plants.

From the perspective of the investigator, Graves' disease is a fascinating disorder with unique features and opportunities for study.

Stiehm's Immune Deficiencies focuses on immunodeficiencies in children and adults.