Article contents
Head and neck tumour immunology: basic concepts and new clinical implications
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 September 2008
Abstract
An understanding of the immune system and its modes of action is fundamental to understanding the causes, natural history, management and treatment of many diseases. As such, a grasp of the principles of immunology is essential for every physician.
This paper represents a succinct overview of the immune system, discussing the major components in turn, in respect of structure, function and integrated organisation, in relation to head and neck cancer.
Keywords
- Type
- Review Articles
- Information
- Copyright
- Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008
References
- 2
- Cited by