Functions of the Natural Immune System

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• I. Role of the Natural Immune System in the Control of Tumor Cell Growth.
• 1 Role of the Natural Immune System in Control of Primary Tumors and Metastasis.
• 2 Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells: Biology and Therapeutic Efficacy.
• II. Involvement of the NIS in the Control of Microbial Iinfections.
• 3 Natural Effector Cells in Influenza Virus Infection.
• 4 Natural Host Defense Systems Active against Herpes Simplex Virus Infections.
• 5 Factors Influencing the Control of Virus Infections by Natural Killer Cells.
• 6 Natural Killer Cell-Mediated Resistance to Animal Parasites.
• 7 Natural Host Resistance Mechanisms against Systemic Mycotic Agents.
• 8 Role of Natural Killer Cells in Inflammation and Antibacterial Activity.
• III. Immunoregulatory Properties of the NIS.
• 9 Role of the Natural Immune System in the Antibody Response: Regulatory Effect of NK Cells.
• 10 Role of Natural Effector Cells in the Regulation of Cell-Mediated Immune Responses.
• 11 Control of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells by Natural Killer Cells.
• 12 Characterization and Functions of the Natural Suppressor Cell Systems.
• 13 Cytokine Production by CD3- Large Granular Lymphocytes.
• IV. Involvement of the NIS in Bone Marrow and Allograft Rejection.
• 14 Involvement of Natural Effector Cells in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hybrid Resistance.
• 15 Natural Cytotoxicity and Allograft Rejection.
• V. Involvement of the NIS in Various Pathological Conditions.
• 16 Involvement of Natural Effector Cells in Graft versus Host Disease.
• 17 The Natural Immune System and Hematocytopenias.
• 18 The Natural Immune System in Autoimmune and Neurological Disease.
• 19 Natural Killer Cells and Diabetes Mellitus.
• 20 Role of Natural Effector Cells in Human Gastrointestinal Disease.