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Twenty contributions examine a variety of functions reportedly mediated by cells within the natural immune system and review the diverse functional activities of the lymphoid cells. Major emphasis is on the reactivity of natural effector cells specifically within the lymphoid populations. Annotation

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Author:   C.W. Reynolds ,  R.H. Wiltrout
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.737kg
ISBN:  

9781461280460

ISBN 10:   146128046
Pages:   485
Publication Date:   07 March 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

I. Role of the Natural Immune System in the Control of Tumor Cell Growth.- 1 Role of the Natural Immune System in Control of Primary Tumors and Metastasis.- 2 Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells: Biology and Therapeutic Efficacy.- II. Involvement of the NIS in the Control of Microbial Iinfections.- 3 Natural Effector Cells in Influenza Virus Infection.- 4 Natural Host Defense Systems Active against Herpes Simplex Virus Infections.- 5 Factors Influencing the Control of Virus Infections by Natural Killer Cells.- 6 Natural Killer Cell-Mediated Resistance to Animal Parasites.- 7 Natural Host Resistance Mechanisms against Systemic Mycotic Agents.- 8 Role of Natural Killer Cells in Inflammation and Antibacterial Activity.- III. Immunoregulatory Properties of the NIS.- 9 Role of the Natural Immune System in the Antibody Response: Regulatory Effect of NK Cells.- 10 Role of Natural Effector Cells in the Regulation of Cell-Mediated Immune Responses.- 11 Control of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells by Natural Killer Cells.- 12 Characterization and Functions of the Natural Suppressor Cell Systems.- 13 Cytokine Production by CD3- Large Granular Lymphocytes.- IV. Involvement of the NIS in Bone Marrow and Allograft Rejection.- 14 Involvement of Natural Effector Cells in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hybrid Resistance.- 15 Natural Cytotoxicity and Allograft Rejection.- V. Involvement of the NIS in Various Pathological Conditions.- 16 Involvement of Natural Effector Cells in Graft versus Host Disease.- 17 The Natural Immune System and Hematocytopenias.- 18 The Natural Immune System in Autoimmune and Neurological Disease.- 19 Natural Killer Cells and Diabetes Mellitus.- 20 Role of Natural Effector Cells in Human Gastrointestinal Disease.

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