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"Natural Immunity" is a broadly-based account of the activities of the evolutionarily conserved molecules, cells and processes of the natural immune system. This encompasses the early host protection against microbes (bacteria and viruses) and tumours, prior to the generation of the adaptive immune response, diverse major current pathologies including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and key roles in essential physiological processes such as reproduction and wound healing.
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Host defense mechanisms
Host Defence: An Interaction of Neuroendocrine-, Metabolic- and Immune Mechanisms in the Interest of Survival
Epithelial, secretory and endogenous host defense
Antimicrobial Peptides - The Defence Never Rests
Endogenous Cytoprotective Mechanisms
The Role of Bile Acids in Natural Resistance: Physico-Chemical Host Defence
The natural immune system
A Historical Introduction of Natural Killer (NK) Cells and Current Status of Their Role in Host Defences
The Role of the Reticuloendothelial System in Natural Immunity
Effector Mechanisms of Natural Immunity: an Invertebrate Perspective
Natural Immune Activation: Stimulators/Receptors
Signaling in Natural Immunity: Natural Killer Cells
Pathogen Recognition by Toll-like Receptors
Regulation of natural immunity
Molecular Control of Leukocyte Trafficking Internal Regulatory Circuits of the Immune System: Leukocyte Circulation and Homing
Neuroendocrine Regulation of Natural Immunity
Natural Immunity - Effect of Exercise
New Prospect for the Enhancement of Natural Immunity.
Physiological, pathological and behavioral significance
Physiological Activities of the Natural Immune System
Pathological Relevance of the Natural Immune System
Behavioural Mechanisms for Defence Against Pathogens
Index
Summary
Presents an account of the activities of the evolutionarily conserved molecules, cells and processes of the natural immune system. This work focuses on the relationship of the neuroendocrine system with natural immunity. It also reviews the effects of behaviour, aging, and exercise, and diet on natural immunity.
