Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Antibody Activity /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Nimmerjahn, Falk. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • IgM and IgD in infection and inflammatory diseases
  • Immunoglobulin A - molecular mechanisms of function and role in immune defense
  • Crystal structures of human IgG Fc-fragments and their complexes with Fc Receptors
  • The role of IgG in immune responses
  • Molecular and cellular pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory activity of IgG
  • Example of the Pathogenic Potential of Two Sets of Autoantibodies: Anti-RBC and IgG3 RF Cryoglobulins
  • Cross-talk between antibodies, IgG Fc receptors and the complement system
  • Regulation of immunological responses by the neonatal Fc receptor for IgG, FcRn
  • Antibody mediated regulation of humoral immunity
  • Engineered antibody derivatives in preclinical and clinical development.