Killer Lymphocytes

Killer Lymphocytes

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The existence of a unique kind of immune cell – the killer lymphocyt- which destroys other cells in a highly specific manner, has fascinated immunologists for almost half a century. How do these cells, whose precursors have lived in communal harmony with their host, decide that some of their cohabit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Berke, Gideon (Author), Clark, William R. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2005.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Cancer research.
Immunology.
Virology.
Hematology.
Microbiology.
Bacteriology.
Biomedicine.
Cancer Research.
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Table of Contents:
  • Basic Immunobiology: A Primer
  • Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes: Generation and Cellular Properties
  • Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes: Target Cell Recognition and Binding
  • Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes: Target Cell Killing: Cellular Parameters
  • Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes: Target Cell Killing: Molecular mechanisms
  • Innate Cell-mediated Immunity
  • The Role of Cytotoxicity in Allograft Rejection In Vivo
  • Cytotoxicity in Immune Defenses Against Intracellular Parasites
  • Killer Cells and Cancer
  • Autoimmunity
  • Homeostasis, Memory and CTL Vaccines.

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