Humoral Factors - Natural Immune System (Hardcover)

This reference work covers all of the soluble mediators which are released into the circulation in response to injury or infection. These factors include cytokines, tumour necrosis factor, the entire complement system, and substances involved in coagulation, inflammation and platelet adhesion. In addition to playing a crucial role in host defense, many humoral factors are important in homeostasis and in the long-term regulation of the immune system.