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 a 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.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
two-colour line drawings and halftones, tables, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-19-963144-5 (9780199631445)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction; Structure and development; Thymocyte populations and dynamics; Development of the T cell repertoire and T cell education; Thymic microenvironment; Overview of the thymic function.
