Immunological Aspects of Gastroenterology [electronic resource] /

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Mahida, Y. R. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2001
Subjects:	Medicine., Immunology., Gastroenterology., Infectious diseases., Biomedicine., Infectious Diseases.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0790-0
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