Front Cover; Advances in Immunology, Volume 19; Copyright Page; Content; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Molecular Biology of Cellular Membranes with Applications to Immunology; I. Introduction; II. Molecular Organization of Membranes; III. The Fluid Mosaic Model of Membrane Structure; IV. Functional Consequences of a Fluid Mosaic Membrane; V. Some Aspects of Membrane Biogenesis and Remodeling; VI. Some Applications to'Immunology; VII. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2. Membrane Immunoglobulins and Antigen Receptors on B and T Lymphocytes.

I. Lymphocyte Heterogeneity and Antigen RecognitionII. Receptors for Immunoglobulins on Cell Surfaces; III. Membrane Immunoglobulins on Lymphoid Cells; IV. B Lymphocyte Maturation; V. Antigen Receptors on Lymphoid Cells; VI. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. Receptors for Immune Complexes on Lymphocytes; I. Introduction; II. Interaction between Lymphocytes and Particulate Immune Complexes; III. Interaction between Lymphocytes and Soluble Antigen -- Antibody -- Complement Complexes; IV. Function of the Receptors for Immune Complexes; References.

Chapter 4. Biological Activities of Immunoglobulins of Different Classes and SubclassesI. Introduction; II. Myeloma Proteins; III. Nomenclature of Subclasses in Different Species; IV. Concentration of Immunoglobulins in Different Body Fluids; V. Distribution of Antibodies in Immunoglobulin Classes; VI. Immunoglobulin Turnover; VII. Placental and Gut Transfer; VIII. Activation of Complement; IX. Reaction with White Blood Cells-Cytophilic Antibodies; X. Reaction with Staphylococcal A Protein; XI. Cystic Fibrosis Factor; XII. Rheumatoid Factor.

XIII. Characterization of Submolecular Sites Related to Secondary FunctionsXIV. Conclusions; References; Subject Index; Contents of Previous Volumes.