Download or read book Patterns of Somatic Mutations in Immunoglobulin Genes written by John Steven Weber and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Molecular Biology of B Cells written by Tasuku Honjo and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-12-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular Biology of B Cells, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference to how B cells are generated, selected, activated and engaged in antibody production. All of these developmental and stimulatory processes are described in molecular, immunological, and genetic terms to give a clear understanding of complex phenotypes. Molecular Biology of B Cells, Second Edition offers an integrated view of all aspects of B cells to produce a normal immune response as a constant, and the molecular basis of numerous diseases due to B cell abnormality. The new edition continues its success with updated research on microRNAs in B cell development and immunity, new developments in understanding lymphoma biology, and therapeutic targeting of B cells for clinical application. With updated research and continued comprehensive coverage of all aspects of B cell biology, Molecular Biology of B Cells, Second Edition is the definitive resource, vital for researchers across molecular biology, immunology and genetics.
Download or read book Immunoglobulin Genes written by Tasuku Honjo and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1995-09-27 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immunoglobulin gene complex is responsible for generating an extraordinarily wide range of antibodies, each possessing a unique antigen specificity. The Second Edition of Immunoglobulin Genes brings the reader up to date with the rapid progress in our understanding of this system. Firmly established as the definitive book on the topic, it provides a fully comprehensive account of the organization, function, rearrangement and expression of these and related genes. Since the publication of the first edition, the work has been extensively revised and updated to cover new research data on human immunoglobulin genes as well as mammalian and lower vertebrate systems. New chapters include "Somatic mutation and B cell Maturation", "Antigen receptors" and "B lymphocyte tolerance in the mouse."For the immunologist, there are detailed descriptions of the molecular mechanisms which generate this diverse range of antibodies and the tight regulation of the genes encoding them. Molecular biologists will find discussions of important phenomena including gene rearrangement, differential splicing and deletion in the context of immunoglobulin genes.The excitement of research on immunoglobulin genes is conveyed by the range and complexity of issues discussed here; the book contains invaluable information for clinicians and research scientists with an interest in the immune response.* Conveys the excitement of research on immunoglobulin genes by the range and complexity of issues* Contains invaluable information for clinicians and research scientists with an interest in the immune response* For the Immunologist* Detailed descriptions of the molecular mechanisms generating this diverse range of antibodies and the regulation of genes encoding them* For the Molecular Biologist* Discusses important phenomena including gene rearrangement, differential splicing, and deletion in the context of immunoglobulin genes.
Download or read book Sequence Based Analysis of Codon Bias and Somatic Mutational Diversity in Variable V Genes of the B Cells Models for Cross Talk Between Mutation and Selection written by Jasmine Saini and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Affinity maturation of B cells incorporates somatic hypermutations and competition among B cell mutants to improve repertoire's binding affinity to antigen. This process is of paramount importance to immunity and is observed in all vertebrate species from humans to jawed-fish. The underlying hypothesis for my research thesis is that the non-random patterns of somatic mutation targeting and the codon usage in Immunoglobulin Variable (IgV) genes has evolved in such a way, so as to allow diversification that synergistically enhances selection by skewing mutations. The mutations are targeted to the antigen binding portions, primarily in the complementarity determining regions (CDR), and generally away from the structurally important framework regions (FR), that form the backbone of the receptor. In my thesis, I use an integrated simulation approach to study human germline sequences and quantify the skew in V gene mutation on mutant repertoire formation. I further show how this skew is influenced by the codon bias the V genes express. I validated my germline predictions by analyzing recombined heavy chains associated with the different germline V genes and showed that the codon bias has an enhancing effect on mutational skew towards the CDR. Finally, I related this model to sequence specific models of selection pressure. I designed a sequence-based simulation to study the affinity maturation process, and characterized to what extent mutation is targeted synergistically to aid in selection. Finally, to put my research in a wider biological context and to better understand the background upon which somatic mutation and selection rest in humans, I compared the patterns of mutability and changeability of other genes in the genome and across other species immune repertoires. We observed a strong reverse correlation of GC content and mutability in stable FR and other genes, which was absent in CDR. Mutational skew along with codon bias, was observed across other species repertoires as well. Together these different studies have provided a clearer picture on how somatic mutation and selection at the somatic and species level work in tandem to generate a robust and reliable immune repertoire against antigens.
Download or read book Somatic Mutation of Immunoglobulin Genes written by Nina S. Levy and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Janeway s Immunobiology written by Kenneth Murphy and published by Garland Science. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Janeway's Immunobiology CD-ROM, Immunobiology Interactive, is included with each book, and can be purchased separately. It contains animations and videos with voiceover narration, as well as the figures from the text for presentation purposes.
Download or read book Holland Frei Cancer Medicine written by Robert C. Bast, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 2004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine, Ninth Edition, offers a balanced view of the most current knowledge of cancer science and clinical oncology practice. This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients. A translational perspective throughout, integrating cancer biology with cancer management providing an in depth understanding of the disease An emphasis on multidisciplinary, research-driven patient care to improve outcomes and optimal use of all appropriate therapies Cutting-edge coverage of personalized cancer care, including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics Concise, readable, clinically relevant text with algorithms, guidelines and insight into the use of both conventional and novel drugs Includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition providing search across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates
Download or read book Lymphoma written by Tim Illidge and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-02 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting-edge collection of readily reproducible molecular techniques to better understand, classify, and treat lymphoma. Among the highlights are methods to use immunoglobulin gene rearrangements as markers of clonality, to exploit patterns of somatic mutation in the variable regions to indicate at which stage transformation occurred, and to apply gene arrays to the question of biological heterogeneity in morphologically similar diseases. Research methodologies that are highly likely to become routine practice in the future, such as DNA microarray and immunoglobulin V-gene rearrangements, and measurement of minimal disease, are included. There are also molecular techniques for providing for producing novel therapeutics, such as a DNA vaccine with patient-specific sequences derived from the lymphoma in question.
Download or read book Lymphocyte Updates written by Gheorghita Isvoranu and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents a synergic effort of an international team of specialists in immunology to expand the scientific achievements in the field of lymphocytes. It offers important and specific updated information to researchers, students, teachers, and medical professionals. Moreover, considering the remarkable dynamics of immunology and immunotherapy, this book "Lymphocyte Updates - Cancer, Autoimmunity, and Infection" aims to represent a significant source of concise scientific data and advancement of knowledge in this field. The chapters offer new insights into the latest scientific progress on lymphocyte roles in protective immunity, as well as their involvement in pathogenesis of various disorders.
Download or read book Regulation of the Immune Response Focusing on Somatic Hyper mutation written by Eva Källberg and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Medical Immunology written by Ian R. Mackay and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a broad appeal to microbiologists, immunologists, and infectious disease specialists, this four volume encyclopedia covers all autoimmune, tropical, and infectious diseases. Emphasis will also be placed on genetics, physiology, metabolism, pathogenesis and applied microbiology. Under the leadership of some of the most world renowned names in the field, the encyclopedia will bring together an outstanding collection of contributions by top scientists in a variety of fields. Volumes 1-3: Diseases will be divided by the 11 main sections of the body, namely Integumentary, Skeletal, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive. For some of the autoimmune disease, more then one system will be involved but the delineation serves to broadly break down the diseases into systems. Volume 4 will cover the vaccines for said diseases and future prospects will be offered by leaders in industry and academia. Volume 4 will also be broken down into all the body systems, as in the other two volumes. For each vaccine, for each disease, and in each system the following will be included: • A list of the vaccines currently available along with a list of the companies that manufacture them • Molecular Immunology of the Vaccine • Type of Immunity involved in protection • Mode of Vaccination for each vaccine; repeated boosters and length of immunological memory • Commercial production of vaccines • Storage of vaccines • Standardization and Control of Vaccines • WHO programs and World-Wide Disease Eradication Programs based upon Vaccines.
Download or read book Hematopathology E Book written by Elaine Sarkin Jaffe and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 1564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's leading reference in hematopathology returns with this completely updated second edition. Authored by international experts in the field, it covers a broad range of hematologic disorders -- both benign and malignant -- with information on the pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic diagnosis, and treatment for each. Comprehensive in scope, it's a must-have resource for both residents and practicing pathologists alike. - Authored by the chief architects of the WHO classification in neoplasms of hematopoietic and lymphoid tissue. - Covers the newest diagnostic techniques, including molecular, immunohistochemical, and genetic studies. - Confirm or challenge your diagnostic interpretations by comparing specimens to over 1,000 high-quality color images. - Boasts detailed, practical advice from world leaders in hematopathology. - Places an emphasis on pathologic diagnoses, including molecular and genetic testing. - Updated with the most current WHO classifications of hematologic disease, including lymphoma and leukemia and peripheral T-cell lymphomas. - Covers hot topics in hematopathology, such as the latest genetic insights into lymphoma and leukemia; the new nomenclature for myelodysplastic syndromes; new developments on the subject of Grey zone lymphoma; and much more. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. There's also a downloadable image bank, and Virtual Microscope Slides are featured in several chapters.
Download or read book Search for Trans Acting Factors in Somatic Mutation of Immunoglobulin Genes written by Margrit Wiesendanger and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Molecular Genetic Pathology written by Liang Cheng and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular Genetic Pathology, Second Edition presents up-to-date material containing fundamental information relevant to the clinical practice of molecular genetic pathology. Fully updated in each area and expanded to include identification of new infectious agents (H1N1), new diagnostic biomarkers and biomarkers for targeted cancer therapy. This edition is also expanded to include the many new technologies that have become available in the past few years such as microarray (AmpliChip) and high throughput deep sequencing, which will certainly change the clinical practice of molecular genetic pathology. Part I examines the clinical aspects of molecular biology and technology, genomics. Poharmacogenomics and proteomics, while Part II covers the clinically relevant information of medical genetics, hematology, transfusion medicine, oncology, and forensic pathology. Supplemented with many useful figures and presented in a helpful bullet-point format, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Second Edition provides a unique reference for practicing pathologists, oncologists, internists, and medical genetisists. Furthermore, a book with concise overview of the field and highlights of clinical applications will certainly help those trainees, including pathology residents, genetics residents, molecular pathology fellows, internists, hematology/oncology fellows, and medical technologists in preparing for their board examination/certification.
Download or read book Targeting of Somatic Hypermutation to Immunoglobulin Genes written by Atsushi Tanaka and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another regulatory mechanism governing the specific targeting of SHM is the distribution of mutations within Ig genes. In Ig genes, mutations occur about 100 nucleotides downstream of the transcription start and extend to 1-2kb, thereby targeting regions containing rearranged V(D)J gene segments and sparing constant regions. To understand whether uracils resulting from AID activity are faithfully repaired in the very 5' unmutated region, or whether AID does not access or does not act in the 5' region, the distribution of mutations was compared between uracil DNA glycosylase (Ung)-deficient and wild-type mice in endogenous Ig genes and in a hypermutable Ig transgene. If AID gains access to the 5' region which is unmutated in wild-type mice, one would expect an "AID footprint," namely transition mutations from C and G in Ung-deficient mice in the region normally devoid of SHM. The results indicate that the distribution of total mutations and transitions from C and G is indistinguishable in wild-type and Ung-deficient mice. To confirm the finding, Ig genes from mice deficient in both Ung and MSH6 were analyzed and the mutation distributions were also indistinguishable from the wild-type. Thus, AID does not gain access to or cannot act at the 5' region of Ig genes.
Download or read book Molecular Biology of the Cell written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia written by Ajay Vora and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of all aspects of childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, from basic biology to supportive care. It offers new insights into the genetic pre-disposition to the condition and discusses how response to early therapy and its basic biology are utilized to develop new prognostic stratification systems and target therapy. Readers will learn about current treatment and outcomes, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy approaches. Supportive care and management of the condition in resource poor countries are also discussed in detail. This is an indispensable guide for research and laboratory scientists, pediatric hematologists as well as specialist nurses involved in the care of childhood leukemia.
