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This volume is concerned with "superantigens", a class of molocules that areknown to be the most potent stimulators of T lymphocytes. Prototypes are theenterotoxins and the toxic-shock-syndrome toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. The chapters discuss the molecular biology and genetics...

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Main Author: Fleischer, B. (Bernhard), 1950-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Sjögren, H. O. (Hans Olof)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1991.
Series:Current topics in microbiology and immunology ; 174.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Immunology.
Microbiology.
Allergy.
Internal medicine.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume is concerned with "superantigens", a class of molocules that areknown to be the most potent stimulators of T lymphocytes. Prototypes are theenterotoxins and the toxic-shock-syndrome toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. The chapters discuss the molecular biology and genetics of different superantigens and their biological and clinical significance.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 137 pages 13 illustrations)
ISBN:9783642509988 (electronic bk.)
3642509983 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0070-217X ;