The Thymus |
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| Author:
| Ritter, Mary A.
Crispe, I. N. |
| Series title: | In Focus Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-963144-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 1992 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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Published in association with the British Society for Immunology. The thymus plays a crucial role in T cell differentiation and provides an excellent developmental model for the study of both molecular and cellular aspects. This book provides an up-to-date, concise account of the structure and function of the thymus at all stages of development, from fetus to adult. Thymocyte populations and dynamics, development of the T cell repertoire, and the thymic microenvironment (including...
More DescriptionPublished in association with the British Society for Immunology. The thymus plays a crucial role in T cell differentiation and provides an excellent developmental model for the study of both molecular and cellular aspects. This book provides an up-to-date, concise account of the structure and function of the thymus at all stages of development, from fetus to adult. Thymocyte populations and dynamics, development of the T cell repertoire, and the thymic microenvironment (including nurse cells and thymic hormones) are all covered and an overview of the importance of recent developments is given. The authors are well-respected researchers in the field and the book will be an accessible and valuable text for immunologists, biochemists, physiologists, and medical students.