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Neuroimmunology is the first comprehensive reference describing all aspects of immunology and the pivotal role it plays in health and disease of the human nervous system, as well as its clinical and therapeutic application. In four sections, this book begins with the organization of the immune system to provide ideal background for the next sections covering the nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The last section details the most up-to-date information on the application of such methods of immunotherapy as monoclonal antibodies, cytokines and enzyme replacement.
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Contains 26 contributions presenting emerging concepts regarding interactions of the immune and nervous systems, specifically in the context of their contribution to disease and injury of the nervous system. Initial chapters present basic principles regarding the cellular and molecular organization of the immune system, autoimmunity, immune system interaction with the central and peripheral nervous systems, regulation of the immune system, virus-immune system interactions, system, and strategies for immunotherapy. The second portion of the volume presents the application of these principles in the context of diseases or injuries affecting the central nervous system, those affecting the peripheral nervous system, and those in which an immune response, or lack thereof, contributes to the ultimate disease outcome. B&w illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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