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The Fish Immune System: Organism, Pathogen, and Environment
1st Edition, Volume 15 - January 13, 1997
Editors: George Iwama, William S. Hoar, Teruyuki Nakanishi, David J. Randall
Language: English
eBook ISBN:9780080585390
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This book comprehensively reviews the immunology of fish--their health, interactions between them and their pathogens, and the impact of both endogenous and environmental changes on these interactions. Leading authorities provide an essential foundation for the understanding of fish immunology and fish health. As fish are increasingly used as model systems for vertebrate immune systems, The Fish Immune System will be a crucial reference.
The only comprehensive, single-volume reference on the fish immune system
Contributions from an international team of experts
Useful to researchers interested in fish health as well as professionals managing fish hatcheries, aquariums, and other facilities that must maintain healthy fish
Anatomy of the Immune System. Cells and Tissues of the Immune System of Fish. The Immune System: Nonspecific Defense Mechanisms. Cellular Defenses. Humoral Defense. Specific Defense Mechanisms. Cellular Defenses. Humoral Defenses. Immunomodulation. Natural Changes in the Immune System of Fish. Environmental Factors in Fish Health, Immunological Aspects. Endogenous Factors. Infection and Disease. Bacterial, Viral, And Parasitic. Subject Index.
No. of pages: 380
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 15
Published: January 13, 1997
Imprint: Academic Press
eBook ISBN: 9780080585390
GI
George Iwama
Affiliations and expertise
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
WH
William S. Hoar
Affiliations and expertise
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
TN
Teruyuki Nakanishi
Affiliations and expertise
National Research Institute of Aquaculture, Inland Sttaion, Tamaki-cho, Watarai Mie 519-04, Japan
DR
David J. Randall
Affiliations and expertise
Zoology Department, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada and Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, China
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