Thymus In Immunotoxicology

Details the sensitivity of the thymus to xenobiotics, their effects on thymocyte development and maturation, and the importance of immunological testing of all environmental toxins. The second half of the book provides an update on procedures for the vascular transplantation of the thymus.

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"Thymus Update" is a new series of reference books offering a regular forum for the exchange of ideas and information to all who do research on the thymus and related areas. Published annually, it provides a single source for review articles in exciting current growth topics, together with updates of general information on publications, meetings and products relevant to the field. Immunologists, toxicologists, pathologists, haematologists, zoologists, cell biologists and clinicians, as well as research workers in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries, should find this series of books most valuable as a means of keeping abreast of the rapidly expanding knowledge in this field. The fourth book in the series, "The Thymus in Immunotoxicology", details the sensitivity of the thymus to xenobiotics and their effects on thymocyte development and maturation. It highlights the importance of immunological testing of all environmental toxins, such as dioxin, tin compounds and caramel additives and drugs, such as immunosuppressives, antiviral agents and antihypertensive agents. The effects of trauma are also considered.
Part 2 of this volume covers a subject of topical importance - an update on procedures for vascular transplantation of the thymus. Conference reports and details of recent thymus research and publications are also included.