Functions of the Natural Immune System

Front Matter....Pages i-xix
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Role of the Natural Immune System in Control of Primary Tumors and Metastasis....Pages 3-37
Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells....Pages 39-63
Front Matter....Pages 65-65
Natural Effector Cells in Influenza Virus Infection....Pages 67-83
Natural Host Defense Systems Active against Herpes Simplex Virus Infections....Pages 85-110
Factors Influencing the Control of Virus Infections by Natural Killer Cells....Pages 111-128
Natural Killer Cell-Mediated Resistance to Animal Parasites....Pages 129-147
Natural Host Resistance Mechanisms against Systemic Mycotic Agents....Pages 149-184
Role of Natural Killer Cells in Inflammation and Antibacterial Activity....Pages 185-209
Front Matter....Pages 211-211
Role of the Natural Immune System in the Antibody Response....Pages 213-228
Role of Natural Effector Cells in the Regulation of Cell-Mediated Immune Responses....Pages 229-246
Control of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells by Natural Killer Cells....Pages 247-266
Characterization and Functions of the Natural Suppressor Cell Systems....Pages 267-298
Cytokine Production by CD3¯ Large Granular Lymphocytes....Pages 299-318
Front Matter....Pages 319-319
Involvement of Natural Effector Cells in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hybrid Resistance....Pages 321-339
Natural Cytotoxicity and Allograft Rejection....Pages 341-358
Front Matter....Pages 359-359
Involvement of Natural Effector Cells in Graft versus Host Disease....Pages 361-379
The Natural Immune System and Hematocytopenias....Pages 381-410
The Natural Immune System in Autoimmune and Neurological Disease....Pages 411-431
Natural Killer Cells and Diabetes Mellitus....Pages 433-453
Role of Natural Effector Cells in Human Gastrointestinal Disease....Pages 455-479
Back Matter....Pages 481-485