Immunology 2007

Human tumor immunology at the molecular divide.

Assessment of the Immune System Activity in Iranian Patients with Major Depression Disorder (MDD)

Background: Major Depression Disorder (MDD) is a common disorder with preva-lence of 15% among men and up to 25% among women. In recent years the association of immune system alterations and MDD has been investigated. Assessments of immu-nologic and inflammatory responses in these patients enhance our knowledge of the eti-ology and pathogenesis of this disease. Objective: To investigate the cha...

Serum Cytokines Profiles in Iranian Patients with Preeclampsia

Background: Preeclampsia is a major cause of mortality and morbidity and is also a leading cause of preterm birth and intrauterine growth retardation. Several studies have reported abnormal levels of cytokines in women with preeclampsia. Objectives: To detect serum levels of various cytokines in pregnant women with and without preeclampsia in the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: Thirty pa...

Making antigen presentable.

Controlling the Ir genes.

IL-2: more than a T cell growth factor.