Mucosal Immune Defense: Immunoglobulin A

Mucosal Immune Defense: Immunoglobulin A
by Charlotte S. Kaetzel (Editor)

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Hardcover: 433 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 4, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0387722319

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Immune responses at mucosal surfaces play a major role in host mucosal defense against microbial pathogens and in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic mucosal inflammatory diseases. This volume draws on a broad spectrum of molecular biologic, biochemical, and immunogenetic approaches in combination with human and murine in vitro cell culture and in vivo model systems to address questions in mucosal immunity.
Humans produce more immunoglobulin A (IgA) than all other antibody isotypes combined, most of which is rapidly transported into the external secretions bathing mucous membranes. It has been estimated that more than 3 grams of IgA are transported daily into mucosal secretions, carrying out a wide range of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory functions. IgA is the second most abundant class of antibody in the bloodstream, contributing to systemic as well as secretory immunity. Recent advances in human genomics, gene regulation, structural biology, cell signaling, and immunobiology have greatly enhanced our understanding of this important class of antibody. This book is designed to serve as a concise reference of the present knowledge of the biology of IgA, including structure of IgA and its interaction with Fc receptors; epithelial transport of IgA; regulation of the mucosal IgA system; biological roles of IgA, including newly discovered functions; IgA-associated diseases, and therapeutic applications for IgA. Chapters have been contributed by internationally recognized leaders in the field of IgA research, representing 8 countries on 3 continents.

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Arachaea: Ancient Microbes, Extreme Environments, and the Origin of Lif

Arachaea: Ancient Microbes, Extreme Environments, and the Origin of Life (Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 50)
by Paul Blum (Editor)

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Hardcover: 382 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (October 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0120026503

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Although they comprise one of the three fundamental branches of life, it was only the last decade that Archaea were formally recognized as a group alongside Eukaryotes and Bacteria. Bacteria-like in that they are single celled organisms that lack a nucleus and intracellular organelles, the Arachaea also share a large gene set typical of eukaryotes, for making and repairing DNA, RNA and protien. More surprisingly, they only inhabit environments typical of the extremes of early earth--hot springs, thermal ocean vents, saline lake, or oxygen deficient sediments. A breakpoint on the common evolutionary path, it is evident that the Archaea diverged early in the history of life, establishing thier importance in evolutionary sciences. Archaea: Ancient Microbes, Extreme Environments, and the Origin of Life tells this evolving story, furthering our understanding of the microbe commonalities, and providing for evolutionary justification in the use of archaea as mechanistic model systems.

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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Voume 49

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Voume 49 (Advances in Applied Microbiology)
by Allen I. Laskin (Editor), Geoffrey M. Gadd

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Hardcover: 196 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (October 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 012002649X

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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 4

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 48 (Advances in Applied Microbiology)
by Allen I. Laskin (Editor), Geoffrey M. Gadd (Editor)

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Hardcover: 225 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (October 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0120026481

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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 47

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 47 (Advances in Applied Microbiology)\
by Saul L. Neidleman (Series Editor), Allen I. Laskin (Series Editor), Joan W. Bennett (Series Editor), Geoffrey M. Gadd (Series Editor)

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Hardcover: 382 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (October 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0120026473

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Advances in Applied Microbiology offers intensive reviews of the latest techniques and discoveries in this rapidly moving field. The editors are recognized experts and the format is comprehensive and instructive.

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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 60

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 60 (Advances in Applied Microbiology)
by Allen I. Laskin (Series Editor), Sima Sariaslani (Series Editor), Geoffrey M. Gadd

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (November 15, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0120026627

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Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in Microbiology.
The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.
Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics including Archaea and Sick Building Syndrome.
Impact factor for 2003: 1.893

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