Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are common. There is increasing appreciation of the importance of the immune system in the pathogenesis of a number of these diseases. This book covers basic aspects of innate and adaptive immunity in the gastrointestinal tract, oral tolerance, and cellular and molecular mechanisms of acute and chronic inflammation. Specific disease covered include bacterial infections, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, coeliac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Other topics include mucosal immunisation and intestinal transplantation immunology. The readership of this book includes clinicians, scientists, and students interested in the gastrointestinal tract.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-13
9780792370710
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94738353
Product Key Features
Author
Y.R. Mahida
Publication Name
Immunological Aspects of Gastroenterology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
359 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
31
Item Weight
1550g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Immunology and Medicine
Country/Region of Manufacture
Netherlands
Editor
Y.R. Mahida
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