One of the most studied fields within the discipline of parasitology is immunoparasitology. The main emphasis is understanding the interaction between the host immune system and the invading parasite in order that information can be gained to aid parasite control and hence improve human health. The articles contained within this volume were produced by speakers (and their colleagues) at the 2004 British Society for Parasitology Autumn Symposium on 'Subversion of immune cell signalling by parasites'. Together they provide an introduction to the topic as well as detailed insights into the immune subversion mechanisms employed by eukaryotic parasites.
Edited by:
William Harnett (University of Glasgow),
Les Chappell (University of Aberdeen)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 298mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9780521684866
ISBN 10: 0521684862
Pages: 76
Publication Date: 23 February 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of contributors; Preface W. Harnett and L. H. Chappell; Introduction to immune cell signalling H. S. Goodridge, M. M. Harnett; Evasion of innate immunity by vaccinia virus I. R. Haga and A. G. Bowie; Subversion of host cell signalling by the protozoan parasite Leishmania D. J. Gregory and M. Olivier; Constitutively activated CK2 potentially plays a pivotal role in Theileria-induced lymphocyte transformation F. Dessauge, R. Lizundia and G. Langsley; Stimulation of innate immune responses by malarial glycosylphophatidylinositol via pattern recognition receptors T. Nebl, M. J. de Veer and L. Schofield; Subversion of immune cell signal transduction pathways by the secreted filarial nematode product, ES-62 W. Harnett, H. S. Goodridge and M. M. Harnett.
