Complement Activation in Malaria Immunity and Pathogenesis

Unique resource that addresses the role of complement in malaria
Written by experts from leading laboratories
Important reference tool for malaria and complement researchers and immunologists alike

Unique resource that addresses the role of complement in malaria Written by experts from leading laboratories Important reference tool for malaria and complement researchers and immunologists alike

Autorentext

José A. Stoute, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, and Microbiology & Immunology

The Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine

Inhalt

The Complement System.- Mechanisms of Complement Activation in Malaria.- Role of Complement in Severe Malarial Anemia.- Role of Complement in Cerebral Malaria.- Role of Complement in Placental Malaria.- Complement Evasion Mechanisms of the Human Pathogen Plasmodium falciparum .- Role of Complement in Immunity Against Malaria.- Complement-like System in the Mosquito Responses Against Malaria Parasites. <p