This unique reference summarizes the structure and function of
nearly 600 known leukocyte cell surface molecules and their
potential utility as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
Leukocyte and Stromal Cell Molecules: The CD
Markers offers comprehensive coverage of all known CD
molecules based on the results of the latest Human Leukocyte
Differentiation Antigen (HLDA) Workshops. It begins with an
historical introduction, followed by a concise summary of the
structure, function, and applications in research, diagnosis and
therapy. Next, overviews for each section discuss latest
developments, methodologies, and conclusions. The core chapters
then offer one-page CD summaries in a standardized format. The
summaries present salient features for each molecule, including its
structure (accompanied by a diagram), cell and tissue distribution,
function, clinical applications, available reagents, and sources
for additional information. A CD-ROM with complete proceedings of
the Workshop accompanies the book.
This reference is essential for immunologists, haematologists,
pathologists, and clinicians. It is also of use for biologists,
technicians, professionals in the diagnostic and research reagents
industry, and those in diagnostic laboratories.
Author Biography
HEDDY ZOLA, PhD, FRCPA (Hon), is Executive Director of the
Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) and Professor, Department of
Pediatrics, at Flinders University and University of Adelaide,
Australia, and Professor, Department of Biochemistry, at La Trobe
University. He is the author or editor of several books.
BERNADETTE SWART, MSc, MScTechComm, is a Business
Development Manager at the Institute of Medical and Veterinary
Science and was the Project Manager of HLDA8 and HCDM at the Child
Health Research Institute.
IAN NICHOLSON, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at the
Child Health Research Institute, and a Senior Lecturer, Department
of Pediatrics at the University of Adelaide.
ELENA VOSS, PhD, is a Research Officer at the Child
Health Research Institute.