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.
| ISBN-13: | 9780387542058 |
| ISBN-10: | 0387542051 |
| Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
| Publication date: | 1991 |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 137 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 10 Inches, Length: 6.75 Inches, Weight: 0.8 Pounds, Width: 0.5 Inches |
| Author: | B. Fleischer |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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