Non B cell-Derived Immunoglobulins: The Structure, Characteristics and the Implication on Clinical Medicine (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1445)

This book has expanded classic concept of immunology. Immunoglobulins have been widely discovered to be produced by many non-B cells. The non B cell-derived Igs display multifunction, which not only includes antibody activities and cellular biological functions under physiological conditions, but also directly participate in the pathological process of malignant tumour and immune-related diseases. This book provides new perspectives and a solid foundation for medical students, basic and clinical scientists to re-understand and broaden the physiological and pathological significance of Ig.

Dr. Xiaoyan Qiu is a professor and director of Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center. Her research focuses on non B cell- derived immunoglobulins and cancer immunotherapy. She has published more than 80 articles on international peer-reviewed journals, such as Cancer Research, Leukemia and Cell Mol Immunol, etc.