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Title

The Natural killer cell / edited by Claire E. Lewis and James O'D. McGee.

Publication

Oxford ; New York : IRL Press at Oxford University Press, ©1992.

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Additional Authors

• Lewis, Claire E.
• McGee, J. O'D. (James O'Donnell)

Description

xxi, 248 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

The ability of an organism to combat infection by foreign particles and microbial pathogens is essential for its survival and evolutionary success. Such efforts at immunity can take two forms. A considerable number of works have been published which focus on the central role of antigen recognition and antibody structure and function in the host response to infection. This volume, however, discusses the recent shift in focus towards the "natural" or "innate" immune system which consists of various cell types and factors. These cells and factors can take part in immune responses without prior sensitization, and have important modulatory effects on later, specific responses. This work reviews the biology and function of the natural killer cell, covering such topics as the molecular basis of natural killer cell function and its role in viral infection, tumor biology, and transplantation. Graduate students and researchers in immunology, cell biology, and medicine will find this work a valuable resource on current research in this exciting field.

Series Statement

The Natural immune system

Uniform Title

Natural immune system.

Subject

• Killer cells
• Natural immunity
• Killer Cells, Natural > physiology
• Immunity, Innate
• Cellules tueuses naturelles > Physiologie
• Imunologia
• Citopatologia
• Cellules K
• Immununitaire, système

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Machine derived contents note: 1. The Biology of Natural Killer Cells, J. O'Shea and J.R. Ortaldo -- 2. Natural Killer Cells in Hematopoiesis, G. Trinchieri -- 3. Natural Killer Cells in Bacterial Injection, P. Garcia-Penarrubia -- 4. Natural Killer Cells in Viral Infection, R.M. Welsh and M. Vargas-Cortes -- 5. Natural Killer Cells in Transplantation, P.G. Hogan -- 6. Natural Killer Cells in Tumor Biology, C.E. Lewis and J. O'D. McGee -- 7. Natural Killer Cells/ Large Granular Lymphocytes in Pregnancy, P.M. Starkey.

ISBN

• 0199632332
• 9780199632336
• 0199632324
• 9780199632329

LCCN

91032245

OCLC

• ocm24467919
• 24467919
• SCSB-1953758

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library