Overview

The aim of this book is to provide updated information to scientists and clinicians that is valuable in their quest to gather information, carry out new investigations, and develop novel drugs that are more effective and do not cause adverse effects targeting the innate immune system. This book is of high priority to people interested in an update on innate immunity. Volume 1 examines the participation of innate immunity in diseases such as infections by viruses, cancer, or parasites. Specifically, this volume discusses innate immunity as it relates to chronic HIV infection, type 2 diabetes, and SARS-CoV-2, as well as its relationship with vitamin D. The dual role of neutrophils in cancer development and the plasticity of natural killer cells are investigated. Also, the immune response to infections from helminth and Toxoplasma gondii are described. The Innate Immune System in Health and Disease: From the Lab Bench Work to its Clinical Implications. Volume 1 promises to be a must-have book for all people who want to know about the role of the basic functioning of the innate immune system in several diseases of actual relevance to human health.

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Author:   Jorge Morales-Montor
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.570kg
ISBN:  

9781685075071

ISBN 10:   168507507
Pages:   319
Publication Date:   02 February 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Innate Immunity in Chronic HIV Infection: Relationship Between Viral Reservoir and Inflammatory Response and Its Clinical Implications; Vitamin D as a Modulator of the Immune Response During Viral Infections; Immunometabolic Interactions in Type 2 Diabetes and SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19); A Dual Role for Neutrophils and Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in the Development of Colorectal Cancer; Plasticity of Natural Killer Cells in Cancer: Opportunities for Therapy?; The Dual Role of Neutrophils in Cancer Development; Innate Immunity Against Toxoplasma gondii Infection; The Role of the Innate Immune Response During Helminth Infections; Index.

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