Name: Immune Deficiency and Cancer: Epstein-Barr Virus and Lymphoproliferative Malignancies
SKU: 58376993
Price: 72.12 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Purtilo, David T.
ISBN: 9781468447620

portada Immune Deficiency and Cancer: Epstein-Barr Virus and Lymphoproliferative Malignancies

Immune Deficiency and Cancer: Epstein-Barr Virus and Lymphoproliferative Malignancies

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Springer

Author

Purtilo, David T.

Language

English

Pages

488

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4x17.8x2.6 cm

Weight

0.87 kg.

ISBN13

9781468447620

Synopsis "Immune Deficiency and Cancer: Epstein-Barr Virus and Lymphoproliferative Malignancies"

The discoveries of Burkitt, Epstein, and Henle have laid the foundation for continuing generation of information regarding the mechanisms of induction of diseases by Epstein-Barr virus. The discovery of the virus two decades ago resulted from clinical and basic science collaborative studies on Burkitt lymphoma. Subse- quently, nasopharyngeal carcinoma and infectious mononucleosis have been linked etiologically with the virus. During the first decade of research following the discovery of the virus, the mechanisms for the induction of BL, NPC, and IM were sought. At that time one prevailing view was that individual oncogenic strains of EBV were responsible for the different disorders. Paralleling the development of immunology in the 1970's was the accrual of knowledge about immunological events occurring during IM. These studies suggest that immune defense mechanisms deter- mine the outcome of this viral infection rather than different viral strains. During the early 1970's, Starzl and Penn and Gatti and Good had noted an increased frequency of malignancy in renal allograft recipients and children with primary immune deficiency disorders, respectively. These observations provoked investigators to restudy the role of immune surveillance against malignancy. At that time immune surveillance was thought to occur against tumor-specific antigens; thereby neoplasms were eliminated.

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

Immune Deficiency and Cancer: Epstein-Barr Virus and Lymphoproliferative Malignancies - Purtilo, David T.

Synopsis "Immune Deficiency and Cancer: Epstein-Barr Virus and Lymphoproliferative Malignancies"

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery