This book has expanded classic concept of immunology. Immunoglobulins have been widely discovered to be produced by many non-B cells. The non B cell-derived Igs display multifunction, which not only includes antibody activities and cellular biological functions under physiological conditions, but also directly participate in the pathological process of malignant tumour and immune-related diseases. This book provides new perspectives and a solid foundation for medical students, basic and clinical scientists to re-understand and broaden the physiological and pathological significance of Ig.

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Dr. Xiaoyan Qiu is a professor and director of Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center. Her research focuses on non B cell- derived immunoglobulins and cancer immunotherapy. She has published more than 80 articles on international peer-reviewed journals, such as Cancer Research, Leukemia and Cell Mol Immunol, etc.