Progress in Immunology Vol. VIII

At this congress there were again numereous reports ofprogress in immunology. The new technologies are continuingto have an immense impact: gene isolation, mutation,transfection and expression, protein structure andpeptidesynthesis, cell cloning, hybridization and monoclonalantibodies, CD serology, SCID and transgenic mice, modernimmunomodulation and vaccines.A trmendous mass of data has accumulated over the lastyears. The reports are up-to-date and outstanding,to adegree no journal will ever achieve, and the results arepresented in a concise and lucid way. This report will serveas a guideline for the years to came, because it is atreasure trove of explorations, making it exciting reading.This progress presents outstanding contributions. Immunologyis exhibited at its best: an exciting research area and arewarding subject to study for the benefit of mankind -today more than ever.

Contents: B and T Cell Ontogeny, Repertoire, Selection and Tolerance. - Genetics, Structure, Function and Evolution of Immunoglobulins and T Cell Receptors. - MHC, Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Antigen Processing and Presentation. - Signal Transduction Pathways. - Functional T Cell Subsets. - Cell Adhesion and Interaction Molecules. - Cytokines and Cytokine Receptors in Health and Disease. - Molecular and Cellular Characteristics of Allergic Reactions. - Fc Receptors and Ig Binding Factors. - Complement System; Structure and Function. - Primary Immunodeficiencies. - Autoimmunity. - Therapeutic Application of Regulatory Networks. - Immunology of Infectious Diseases and Vaccination. - Transplantation Immunology. - Reproductive Immunology. - Tumor Immunology. - Subject Index.