Antibodies: Their structure and function

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Antibodies Their Structure and Function Antibodies are now recognized as probably the most complex and polyfunctional group of proteins known. They are synthesized by the body in response to infection or injection with foreign agents (antigens) such as bacteria, viruses, etc. This book prövides an up-to-date account of our understanding of the structure, function and genetic control of the synthesis of antibodies. ^ - The introductory chapters cover the isolation of immunoglobulins and specific antibodies and their generál structure. The measurement, thermodynamics, kinetics and biological significance of antibody:antigen reactions are discussed and alsó, of particular current interest, the determination, control and biological significance of antibody affinity. In the final chapter, the author considers the control of antibody production and the generálion of antibody diversity. The factual approach to this topic will appeal to both undergraduates and graduates in immunobiology and... Tovább

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Antibodies Their Structure and Function Antibodies are now recognized as probably the most complex and polyfunctional group of proteins known. They are synthesized by the body in response to infection or injection with foreign agents (antigens) such as bacteria, viruses, etc. This book prövides an up-to-date account of our understanding of the structure, function and genetic control of the synthesis of antibodies. ^ - The introductory chapters cover the isolation of immunoglobulins and specific antibodies and their generál structure. The measurement, thermodynamics, kinetics and biological significance of antibody:antigen reactions are discussed and alsó, of particular current interest, the determination, control and biological significance of antibody affinity. In the final chapter, the author considers the control of antibody production and the generálion of antibody diversity. The factual approach to this topic will appeal to both undergraduates and graduates in immunobiology and immunochemistry. It will alsó be of more generál use to students of science and medicine who wish to be acquainted with modern immunology. A selection of other titles in this series Protein Biosynthesis A.E. Smith Glycoproteins R.C. Hughes Membrane Biochemistry E. Sim Control of Enzyme Activity (2nd edition) Philip Cohen Metabolic Regulation R. Denton and C.l. Pogson Vissza