Editors: "Emilio Jirillo", "Thea Magrone", "Giuseppe Miragliotta"

Immune Response to Parasitic Infections: Immunity to Helminths and Novel Therapeutic Approaches

eBook: US $69 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $166
Printed Copy: US $131
Library License: US $276
ISSN: 2543-215X (Print)
ISSN: 1879-744X (Online)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-989-8 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-985-0 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2014
DOI: 10.2174/97816080598501140201

Introduction

This volume covers research on the interaction of major helminth parasites with the immune system. The main focus of the e-book is the ability of helminths to subvert host immune responses, on the one hand. On the other hand, the immunological armamentarium of the host against invading parasites is described also in the light of new findings on innate and adaptive immunity. These include the discovery of a new category of lymphocytes, innate lymphoid cells, and the role of T helper cels such as Th1, Th2 and Th3 cells, T regulatory (Treg) and Th17 cells in helminth diseases and inflammation. The balance between these two T cell subsets during the various stages of helminth diseases is also discussed. The book concludes with a review of new therapeutic approaches to combat helminth parasites (biotherapy, vaccines and natural products).

Immunity to Helminths and Novel Therapeutic Approaches provides updated information for medical students, clinicians and researchers in the fields of parasitology, applied immunology and novel drug delivery.

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Reviews

Review 1

“…The comparative character of the chapters for the different organisms is intriguing… …the comprehensive overview presented in this book becomes an attractive source for students… and for teachers…” – Peter Kern, Clinical Infectious Diseases Volume 60, Issue 11, June 1 2015 – Oxford Journals

Clinical Infectious Diseases

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