The Biology of Dendritic Cells and HIV Infection
Author | : Sandra Gessani |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2007-03-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387337852 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387337857 |
Rating | : 4/5 (857 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Biology of Dendritic Cells and HIV Infection written by Sandra Gessani and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-09 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dendritic cells play the most vital part in inducing anti-viral immune responses in HIV and AIDS among many other viruses. Research on dendritic cells (DCs) is emerging as a fundamental aspect for the comprehension of the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of viral diseases. This volume focuses on the role of DCs in the pathogenesis and immunity of HIV-1 infection. It is the only comprehensive volume on pathogenesis and immunity of Dendritic Cells that also focuses on HIV.