The innate immune response to infection

By Siamon Gordon, S. H. E. Kaufmann

Subjects: Immunology, Cellular Immunity, Bacterial infections--immunology, Antibody formation--physiology, Immunity, cellular--physiology, Natural Immunity, Immunity, innate--physiology, Qw 541 i575 2004, Immunite naturelle, Qr185.2 .i486 2004, Antibody Formation, Bacterial Infections, 616.07/9, Natural immunity, Innate Immunity, Physiology

Description: Delivers a state-of-the-art review of the innate immune system, utilizing the most current concepts of cellular and molecular biology. The book focuses on evolutionary aspects, describing the major cells, humoral factors, receptors, and effector responses central to innate immunity and its important relation to acquired immunity. In-depth treatment is given to the performance of the innate immune system in various situations, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infection.