Natural immunity:
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier 2005
Edition:1st ed
Series:Neuroimmune biology v. 5
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:"Natural Immunity" is a broadly-based account of the activities of the evolutionarily conserved molecules, cells and processes of the natural immune system. This encompasses the early host protection against microbes (bacteria and viruses) and tumours, prior to the generation of the adaptive immune response, diverse major current pathologies including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and key roles in essential physiological processes such as reproduction and wound healing. * The first comprehensive book on natural immunity * Reviews new topics, effects of behaviour, aging, and exercise, and diet on natural immunity * Highlights the physiological role of natural immunity * Focuses on the relationship of the neuroendocrine system with natural immunity * Brings together the diversity and complexity of natural immune system activity
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 379 pages)
ISBN:9780444517555
0444517553
0080460461
9780080460468

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