Frontiers of Mucosal Immunology

Opening remarks. A non-historical overview of mucosal immunology. Congratulatory remarks. SPECIAL LECTURES. (6 papers, 31 contributors). BASIC ASPECTS OF MUCOSAL IMMUNOLOGY. 1. Lymphokine receptors and lymphocyte activation (8 papers, 47 contributors). 2. Growth factors; therapeutic approaches (6 papers, 21 contributors). 3. T cell system and gut immunology (7 papers, 27 contributors). 4. CVHR in the digestive organs (7 papers, 22 contributors). 5. MHC antigens (7 papers, 52 contributors). 6. Immunoglobulin subclasses (6 papers, 20 contributors). 7. IgA: The gut and liver (23 papers, 105 contributors). 8. Monoclonal antibodies and molecular biological probes in gastroenterology (6 papers, 36 papers). 9. Lactatian and gut immunity (7 papers, 21 contributors). ALIMENTARY TRACT. 1. Oral cavity (10 papers, 38 contributors). 2. Stomach (7 papers, 36 contributors). 3. Cell to cell interaction in mucosal defence (10 papers, 62 contributors). 4. Intestinal lymphocytes and migration (4 papers, 14 contributors). 5. Peyer's patch and GALT (17 papers, 64 contributors). 6. Immunological function of intestinal epithelium (5 papers, 24 contributors). 7. Bacterial protease (4 papers, 13 contributors). 8. Dental caries vaccines (10 papers, 50 contributors). 9. Immunodeficiency (primary, secondary and AIDS) and gastrointestinal disorders (11 papers, 45 contributors). 10. Malignant lymphoma and accessory cells (6 papers, 19 contributors). 11. Helicobacter pylori (12 papers, 81 contributors). 12. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - Cytokines (7 papers, 37 contributors).13. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - Lymphocytes (15 papers, 101 contributors). 14. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - Antibodies, monocytes, and epithelial cells (11 papers, 58 contributors). 15. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - Therapy, experimental colitis etc. (8 papers, 40 contributors). 16. Infections and other intestinal diseases (8 papers, 37 contributors).