Published November, 2011
By Valeer J. Desmet, Francesco Callea and Mario Zorzi
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Proceedings in Life Sciences
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The Brescia division of the Italian Association of Blood donors (AVIS Brescia) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1985. Viral hepatitis is a major concern in blood transfusion and Brescia is located in the region of Lombardy characterized by a high HBsAg carrier rate in its population.

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Published November, 2011
By Giuliana Moreno, Roy H. Pottier and Terence G. Truscott
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Nato ASI Subseries H:
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Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Photosensitisation - Molecular, Cellular and Medical Aspects, held at the Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, July 4 - 18, 1987

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Published November, 2011
By Judit Daroczy
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It was therefore surprising to learn that the status of dermal lymphatics, under both normal and pathological conditions of man, had been largely neglected to date, particularly with respect to their ultrastructure.

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Published November, 2011
By H. Koprowski, P. Koldovsky, W. Arber, W. Henle, P. H. Hofschneider, N. K. Jerne, O. Maaløe, R. Rott, H. G. Schweiger, M. Sela, P. K. Vogt, L. Syru?ek, J. H. Humphrey and O. Maaloe
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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Expression of an immune response is the net result of complex synergis tic and antagonistic activities performed by a variety of cell types. Genotypically, T and B cells may represent either separate, independent cell lines, or different stages of development within the same cell lineage.

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Published November, 2011
By Tim Chard and John Landon
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Several aspects of clinical medicine are poised on the edge of a new era with the introduction of therapeutic antibodies. This volume is aimed at all clinicians involved with this form of treatment, especially accident and emergency physicians, clinical immunologists, and pharmacologists.

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Published November, 2011
By A. Clarke, H. Wagner, W. Goebel, H. Koprowski, F. Melchers, H. Eisen, R. Rott, P. K. Vogt, M. Cooper, M. Oldstone, I. Wilson and R. W. Compans
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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Published November, 2011
By Roland Mertelsmann
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: ESO Monographs
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Recent experimental and clinical progress in the evaluation of cytokines in treatment concepts for cancer patients is the central theme of this book in the ESO Monographs series. The discussion revolves on the experimental basis as well as current clinical experience with the use of human recombinant cytokines.

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Published November, 2011
By Christa E. Muller-Sieburg, Beverly Torok-Storb, Jan W.M. Visser and Rainer Storb
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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Stem cells are now derived not only from bone marrow but also from peripheral blood, cord blood, and fetal liver, greatly increasing their availability for human transplantation and in some cases (fetal tissues) obliterating the need to match donors and hosts.

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Published November, 2011
By Frederick W Alt
Publisher: Elsevier (Academic Press Inc)
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Presents developments as well as comprehensive reviews in immunology. This title addresses a range of topics that comprise immunology, including molecular and cellular activation mechanisms, phylogeny and molecular evolution, and clinical modalities.

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Published November, 2011
By John D. Lambris
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Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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The third component of complement, C3, is one of the most versatile proteins and an important participant in immune surveillance and immune response pathways. VOLANAKIS: Participation of C3 and Its Ligands in Complement Activation . TACK: Biosynthesis and Genetics of C3 .

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