Secretory Immunity and Infection: Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Secretory Immune System and Caries Immunity - Softcover
Synopsis
Introductory Address.- New Areas Arising from Studies of Secretory Immunity.- Session I: Cellular Aspects of Mucosal Immunity.- Generation of Clonal and Isotype Diversity.- Cellular Parameters of the IgA Response.- Lymphatic Physiology and Secretory Immunity.- Development of the IgA System in the Mammary Gland.- Effect of Anti-IgD Serum on Immune Responses.- A Common Mucosal Immunologic System Involving the Bronchus, Breast and Bowel.- Discussion I.- Migration Pathways of T Lymphocytes in the Small Intestine.- Cell-Mediated Immunity on Secretory Surfaces.- Immunoglobulin A Production by Human Colostral Cells: Quantitative Aspects.- Immunologic Aspects of Human Colostrum and Milk: Interaction with the Intestinal Immunity of the Neonate.- Discussion II.- Session II: Induction of a Secretory Immune Response.- Remote-Site Stimulation of Secretory IgA Antibodies Following Bronchial and Gastric Stimulation.- Development of Humoral Antibody Following the Ingestion of Soluble Protein Antigen by Passively Immunized Animals.- Elimination of Escherichia coli K88 Adhesion Determinant by Antibody in Porcine Gut and Mammary Secretions Following Oral Immunization.- Cellular Aspects of the Murine Anti-Hapten IgA Response.- Discussion I.- Characterization of Immunoglobulin-Containing Cells in the Submandibular Gland of the Rat After Local Immunization.- Secretory IgA Antibodies to Enterobacterial Virulence Antigens: Their Induction and Possible Relevance.- Induction of Secretory Antibodies in Humans Following Ingestion of Streptococcus mutans.- Concept of the Local and Common Mucosal Immune Response.- Discussion II.- Session III: Biosynthesis and Transport of Secretory Antibodies.- T-Cell Regulation of Murine IgA Biosynthesis.- Molecular- Cellular Interactions in the Secretory IgA System.- Further Evidence for a Role of Secretory Component (SC) and J Chain in the Glandular Transport of IgA.- Influence of Parenteral Immunization in Rabbits on the Penetrability of Oral Mucosa for Macromolecules.- Role of the Liver in the Rat Intestinal s-IgA System.- Transport of Oligomeric IgA of Systemic Origin Into External Secretions.- Discussion I.- Session IV: Caries Immunity.- A. Animal Studies.- Effective Immunity to Dental Caries: Selective Induction of Secretory Immunity by Oral Administration of Streptococcus mutans in Rodents.- Cross-Protective Aspects of Glucosyltransferase Antigens in the Hamster Caries Model.- Antigens of Streptococcus mutans Implicated in Virulence-Production of Antibodies.- The Effect of Cyclosporin A on Dental Caries in Rats Monoassoeiated with Actinomyces viscosus NY 1.- Passive Immunization with Antisera to Streptococcus mutans in the Prevention of Caries in Rhesus Monkeys.- Antibody Binding of Glucosyltransferase Enzyme Preparations from Homologous and Heterologous Serotypes of S. mutans.- Daucus carrota (Carrot) - A Selective Bacteriosorbent.- Discussion I.- B. Human Studies.- Studies of Secretory IgA in Caries-Resistant and Caries-Susceptible Adults.- Antibodies Reacting with Streptococcus mutans in Secretions from Minor Salivary Glands in Humans.- Salivary IgA Antibodies to Antigens from Streptococcus mutans in Human Dental Caries.- Antibodies Against Streptococcus mutans and Glucosyltransferases in Caries-Free and Caries-Active Military Recruits.- Immunoglobulins and Antibodies in Plaque Fluid and Saliva in Two Populations with Contrasting Levels of Caries.- Discussion I.- Secretory Immunity and Immunodeficiency.- The Partial Isolation and Function of Salivary Factors Which Interact with the Complement System: A Possible Role in Mucosal Immunity.- Discussion II.- Session V: Studies of Virulence and Immunity.- Adhesion and Chemotaxis as Determinants of Bacterial Association with Mucosal Surfaces.- The Role of Antigen Form and the Induction of an Intestinal Immune Response to Cholera Toxin/Toxoid in Rats.- Motility of the Pathogen and Intestinal Immunity of the Host in Experimental Cholera.- Discussion I.- Prevention of Ba
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