At this congress there were again numereous reports of
progress in immunology. The new technologies are continuing
to have an immense impact: gene isolation, mutation,
transfection and expression, protein structure andpeptide
synthesis, cell cloning, hybridization and monoclonal
antibodies, CD serology, SCID and transgenic mice, modern
immunomodulation and vaccines.
A trmendous mass of data has accumulated over the last
years. The reports are up-to-date and outstanding, to a
degree no journal will ever achieve, and the results are
presented in a concise and lucid way. This report will serve
as a guideline for the years to came, because it is a
treasure trove of explorations, making it exciting reading.
This progress presents outstanding contributions. Immunology
is exhibited at its best: an exciting research area and a
rewarding subject to study for the benefit of mankind -
today more than ever.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents: B and T Cell Ontogeny, Repertoire, Selection and Tolerance. - Genetics, Structure, Function and Evolution of Immunoglobulins and T Cell Receptors. - MHC, Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Antigen Processing and Presentation. - Signal Transduction Pathways. - Functional T Cell Subsets. - Cell Adhesion and Interaction Molecules. - Cytokines and Cytokine Receptors in Health and Disease. - Molecular and Cellular Characteristics of Allergic Reactions. - Fc Receptors and Ig Binding Factors. - Complement System; Structure and Function. - Primary Immunodeficiencies. - Autoimmunity. - Therapeutic Application of Regulatory Networks. - Immunology of Infectious Diseases and Vaccination. - Transplantation Immunology. - Reproductive Immunology. - Tumor Immunology. - Subject Index.
