Mucosal immunology /

Mucosal immunology /

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:	3rd ed.
Imprint:	Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2005.
Description:	1 online resource (2 volumes (lvi, 1868, [50] pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates)) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Subject:	Mucous membrane -- Immunology. Mucous Membrane -- immunology. Immunity, Mucosal -- physiology. Mucous membrane -- Immunology. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11153810

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Other authors / contributors:	Mestecky, Jiri, 1941-
ISBN:	9780124915435 0124915434 0080454267 9780080454269
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Mucosal immunology is so important since most infectious agents enter the body through the various mucous membranes, and many common infections take place in or on mucous membranes. Mucosal Immunology, now two volumes and in its third edition, is the only comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical manifestations of mucosal immunology. This book contains new research data, exceptional illustrations, original theory, a new perspective and excellent organization. * The most comprehensive text on mucosal immunology from internationally recognized experts in the field * Includes exceptional color illustrations, new research data, original theory and information on all mucosal diseases * Contains nine new chapters and an expanded appendix.
Other form:	Print version: Mucosal immunology. 3rd ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2005 0124915434 9780124915435

Table of Contents:

Mucosal Immune System
Mucosal Barrier: Development and Physiology of Mucosal Defence
Inductive and Effector Tissues and Cells of the Mucosal Immune
System Mucosal Immunity and Infection Mucosal Vaccines
Mucosal Diseases
Immunodeficiency Stomach
Liver and Intestine Respiratory Tract Oral Cavity
Upper Airway and Head and Neck Genitourinary Tract and Mammary Gland
Appendices