ISBN:
978-81-7319-262-3 Publication Year: 1999
Pages: 417 Binding: Hard Back
About the book
This volume, a compilation of research articles describes various facets of reproductive immunology which will help in designing strategies to combat genital infections and miscarriages due to immunological etiology.
Key Features
Descriptions of the molecular basis of gamete recognition, implantation and survival of allogenic fetus provided to overcome infertility and discover new contraceptive approaches • Issues of paternal antigens at feto-maternal interface and that Th2-type of immunity is involved in normal successful conception presented • The role of Th1-type cytokines in inducing recurrent spontaneous abortions of unexplained etiology and that of b2-glycoprotein 1(b2-GP1) dependent anticardiolipin antibody, lupus anticoagulant, antiphospholipids, anti-thyroid antibody and anti-nuclear antibody in miscarriages also described • The relevance of membrane-bound and soluble HLA-G in protecting the fetus from the lytic activities of maternal uterine and peripheral blood natural killer (NK) cells, is also described • Discussions on current status of fertility regulation by immuno-contraceptive vaccines along with issues of mucosal immunity and strategies to enhance local genital immune responses to combat HIV
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Audience
Researchers and Clinicians involved in Basic or Applied Research in Reproductive Biology, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
