Superantigens

This up-to-date sourcebook covers viral and bacterial superantigens (SAgs) from molecular structure and immunological processes to pathology and treatment of superantigen-mediated human diseases. Containing practical examples combining basic science and clinical research, Superantigens explores mammary tumor virus (MMTV) transmission...compiles new data on the role of superantigens in human immunodeficiency virus, cytomegalovirus, rabies virus, and Epstein-Barr virus...details the biophysical and biological properties of staphylococcal and streptococcal toxins...elaborates on the role of staphylococcal and streptococcal toxins in various diseases, including Kawasaki's disease, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, scalded skin syndrome, scarlatiniform rash...presents data supporting the existence of B cell superantigens, highlighting staphylococcal protein A, HIV gp 120, protein L, and antibody Fv...reviews immunopathogenesis of rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), and M protein immunological characteristics and potential...introduces new viral superantigens...and more.

שנה

1997

שפה

English

הוצאה

CRC

מהדורות

1

עמודים

624

ISBN

9780824798130

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