Format:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Biomedical and Life Sciences Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9781402054921
Content:
This text covers all aspects of the immunology of fungal infection. Beyond the basics, coverage includes recent developments in innate and adaptive immunological mechanisms involved in the host response to fungal infection. The volume's topical sections provide an immunological perspective on the cells, soluble factors and receptors involved in recognising and combating fungal infections. Discussion includes descriptions of immunity to specific pathogens, immune-escape mechanisms used by fungi, and therapeutic strategies.
Content:
The immunology of fungal infections is a comprehensive text covering all aspects of the immunology of infection with fungal pathogens. In addition to established knowledge, this book covers recent developments in the innate and adaptive immunological mechanisms involved in the host response to fungal infection. The volume is divided into a number of sections, which provide an immunological perspective on the cells, soluble factors and receptors involved in recognising and combating fungal pathogens. Further sections provide detailed descriptions of immunity to specific fungi, immune-escape mechanisms used by these organisms and immune-based therapeutic strategies. This book would be a valuable resource for those interested in fungal immunology particularly, students, specialists, teachers, researchers and clinicians.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Front Matter; Macrophages; Dendritic cells; The Neutrophil; Lymphocytes; Other Cells: The role of non-neutrophilic granulocytes, NK and NKT cells in fungal immunology; Genes and gene pathways in Candida infection; Collectins and Pentraxins; Complement in fungal infections and complement evasion strategies; Cytokines; Antibodies; Recognition of fungal pathogens by Toll-like receptors; Fungal ß-Glucans and their Receptors; Detection of Fungi by Mannose-based Recognition Receptors; Pneumocystis; Interactions of Aspergillus fumigatus with its host during invasive pulmonary infections; Candida
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Immunology of infections with Cryptococcus neoformansHistoplasma Capsulatum; Escape Mechanisms from the Immune Response; Cytokine Treatment of Fungal Infections; Fungal Vaccines and Vaccination: Problems and Perspectives; Back Matter
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781402054914
Language:
English
Subjects:
Medicine
Keywords:
Mykose
;
Immunologie
;
Pathogene Pilze
DOI:
10.1007/1-4020-5492-0
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