The Immune Synapse as a Novel Target for Therapy
Author | : Luis Graca |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2007-12-18 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783764382964 |
ISBN-10 | : 3764382961 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Immune Synapse as a Novel Target for Therapy written by Luis Graca and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume gives an overview on the progress in immune synapse research, from basic science to clinical trials, and the major mechanisms involved. It discusses how interfering with T cell activation may lead to immune tolerance, immune modulation, and the recruitment of regulatory T cells; the role of monoclonal antibodies in tolerance induction; and mechanisms maintaining dominant tolerance.