The Cytokine Network and Immune Functions

Cytokines are well characterized molecules that control the communication between cells. Their importance in immunology is very critical for the control of the quantity and of the quality of each specific response against foreign antigens (virus, bacteria, ...). When the cytokine network is mis-regulated disease can appear (autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies like in AIDS or cancer). This comprehensive treatment of this exciting area of molecular medicine...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198501366
• ISBN13: 9780198501367
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.7" x 9.9"