Author

Contributions

  • Wagner, H. 1941- - Contributor

Publication

2000 - Springer, Berlin

Language

English

Word Count

65,000 words, Guess

Page Count

260 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCQR185.5 .I46 2000

Description

Bacterial CpG-DNA sequences not only serve for genetic information but act as "danger" signal to alert immune cells such as macrophages & dendritic cells. CpG-DNA directly causes activation of these members of the innate immune system yielding in up-regulation of co-stimulatory molecules & pro-inflammatory cytokines. As such they act as "natural" adjuvants to promote protective Th1 polarized T cell immune responses. This book is the first comprehensive review of the data emerging in this field.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Current topics in microbiology and immunology -- 247.

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