Immune Biology of Brain Tumours

The excellent studies of numerous neuroscientists working in both basic and clinical research have yielded a significant number of highly interesting scientific insights in nervous system structure and function especially during the so-called “decade of the brain”. To review the wealth of new data is a difficult task even in the presence of electronic retrieval methods and modern means of communication. The decision to publish this book is based on the necessity to present relevant scientific discoveries in a defined area of the neurosciences in a compact and easy to read format. This is the more important as a review of the progress in different disciplines may stimulate collaboration between researchers in the field of neurooncology and thus facilitate the development of new techniques and strategies in the fight against malignant neurogenic tumours. Topics: Introduction – General considerations – Brain tumour immunology – Glioma associated antigens – Radioimmunoscintigraphy of gliomas – Applications of monoclonal antibodies in clinical neurooncology. 24 figures, 14 in colour, 11 tables.