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. 2009 Jan;123(1):9-18.
doi: 10.1017/S0022215108003368. Epub 2008 Sep 2.

Head and neck tumour immunology: basic concepts and new clinical implications

K P Topping  1 , L M Fletcher, F O Agada, O Alhamarneh, N D Stafford, J Greenman
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Head and neck tumour immunology: basic concepts and new clinical implications

K P Topping et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2009 Jan.

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.

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