{"product_id":"survival-of-parasites-microbes-and-tumours-strategies-for-evasion-manipulation-and-exploitation-of-the-immune-response-paperback-9780521645829","title":"Survival of Parasites, Microbes and Tumours; Strategies for Evasion, Manipulation and Exploitation of the Immune Response (Paperback) 9780521645829","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSurvival of Parasites, Microbes and Tumours\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStrategies for Evasion, Manipulation and Exploitation of the Immune Response\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eM. J. Doenhoff (Author), L. H. Chappell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521645829, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 4 June 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e184 pages\u003cbr\u003e29.7 x 21 x 1.1 cm, 0.69 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe papers in this volume draw attention to both new and recent information on the mechanisms employed by infectious pathogens to underpin their survival in the immunocompetent host and to facilitate their transmission between hosts.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of contributors\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Exploitation of immune and other defence mechanisms by parasites: an overview R. M. Locksley\u003cbr\u003e 2. Leishmania, macrophages and complement: a tale of subversion and exploitation D. M. Mosser and A. Brittingham\u003cbr\u003e 3. The fate and persistence of Leishmania major in mice of different genetic backgrounds: an example of exploitation of the immune system by intracellular parasites P. Launois, J. A. Louis and G. Milon\u003cbr\u003e 4. The relationship between immunological responsiveness controlled by T-helper 2 lymphocytes and infections with parasitic helminths D. I. Pritchard, C. Hewitt and R. Moqbel\u003cbr\u003e 5. Modulation of host cell receptors: a mechanism for the survival of malaria parasites M. Hommel\u003cbr\u003e 6. Immune evasion in malaria: altered peptide ligands of the circumsporozoite protein M. Plebanski, E. A. M. Lee and A. V. S. Hill\u003cbr\u003e 7. Role of the immune response induced by superantigens in the pathogenesis of microbial infections I. Maillard, F. Luthi, H. Acha-Orbea and H. Diggelmann\u003cbr\u003e 8. Macrophage apoptosis in microbial infections H. Hilbi, A. Zychlinsky and P. J. Sansonetti\u003cbr\u003e 9. Virus encoded cytokines and cytokine receptors M. Barry and G. McFadden\u003cbr\u003e 10. Production of an interferon-gamma homologue by an intestinal nematode: functionally significant or interesting artefact? R. K. Grencis and G. M. Entwhistle\u003cbr\u003e 11. Cytokine induction and exploitation in schistosome infections J. H. McKerrow\u003cbr\u003e 12. A role for granulomatous inflammation in the transmission of infectious disease: schistosomiasis and tuberculosis M. J. Doenhoff\u003cbr\u003e 13. Enhancing antibodies in HIV infection G. Fust\u003cbr\u003e 14. Immunological enhancement of breast cancer T. H. M. Stewart and G. H. Heppner\u003cbr\u003e 15. Mathematical models of parasite responses to host immune defences R. Antia and M. Lipsitch\u003cbr\u003e 16. Parasite immune evasion and exploitation: reflections and projections R. T. Damian.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Microbiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Microbiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Microbiology%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSG%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251976294680,"sku":"9780521645829","price":51.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521645829i.jpg?v=1691927729","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/survival-of-parasites-microbes-and-tumours-strategies-for-evasion-manipulation-and-exploitation-of-the-immune-response-paperback-9780521645829","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}