| Description |
1 online resource (2 volumes (lvi, 1868, [50] pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates)) : illustrations (some color) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Mucous membrane -- Immunology
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Mucous Membrane -- immunology
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Immunity, Mucosal -- physiology
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MEDICAL -- Immunology.
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Mucous membrane -- Immunology
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Membrana mucosa (imunologia)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mestecky, Jiri, 1941-
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| ISBN |
9780124915435 |
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0124915434 |
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0080454267 |
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9780080454269 |
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