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Chapter
M Cell-Targeted Mucosal Vaccine Strategies
Immune responses in the aerodigestive tract are characterized by production and transport of specific IgA antibodies across the epithelium to act as a first line of defense against pathogens in the external en...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Microcirculatory Disturbance and Leukocytes: Influence of Leukocyte-Produced Superoxide on Red Blood Cell Aggregation
It is well recognized that cerebral circulation is regulated by perfusion pressure together with cerebrovascular resistance. Cerebrovascular resistance is dependent upon intracranial pressure, organic changes ...
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Complement Activities and Circulating Immune Complexes in Sera of Patients With Graves′ Disease and Hashimotofs Thyroiditis
In autoimmune thyroid diseases various immunological abnormalities were observed. Circulating immune complexes (CIC) have been detected in sera from patients with Graves′ disease(GD) and Hashimoto’s thyroiditi...