Immunosuppression

Our immune system is equipped with a series of defence mechanisms to recognise and respond to non-self molecules. Although essential for fighting off infections and preventing cancers, destructive immune responses pose a considerable challenge in autoinflammation and transplantation. Currently avail...

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Other Authors: He, Xuehui (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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