"...an excellent reference reference for both reviewing the existing literature and for updating our current knowledge and understanding of how the immune system develops during foetal and neonatal life. This text is by far the most comprehensive review to date on neonatal immunity and I strongly recommend it to anyone with interest in the field." -Australian Veterinary Journal "...an excellent source of both old and cutting-edge information on neonatal immunity." - New England Journal of Medicine

• Structure and Function of the Immune System in Vertebrates.- Ontogeny and the Development of Cells Mediating Innate and Adaptive Immunity.- Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal B Cells.- Molecular Characteristics of the Neonatal B-Cell Repertoire.- Genetically Programmed Temporal Ordered Activation of Neonatal B-Cell Clones.- Antibody Responses in Fetuses and Newborns.- Effect of Maternal Antibodies on Neonatal B-Cell Response.- Neonatal Autoimmune Diseases Caused by Maternal Pathogenic Autoantibodies.- Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal T Cells.- Expression of MHC Molecules in Neonates.- Neonatal Cytokine Network.- Cell-Mediated Immune Responses in Neonates.- Fetal and Neonatal Tolerance.- Development of Efficient Prophylactic Vaccines and Theracines for Newborns and Infants.

"...an excellent reference reference for both reviewing the existing literature and for updating our current knowledge and understanding of how the immune system develops during foetal and neonatal life. This text is by far the most comprehensive review to date on neonatal immunity and I strongly recommend it to anyone with interest in the field." -Australian Veterinary Journal "...an excellent source of both old and cutting-edge information on neonatal immunity." - New England Journal of Medicine

• Structure and Function of the Immune System in Vertebrates.- Ontogeny and the Development of Cells Mediating Innate and Adaptive Immunity.- Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal B Cells.- Molecular Characteristics of the Neonatal B-Cell Repertoire.- Genetically Programmed Temporal Ordered Activation of Neonatal B-Cell Clones.- Antibody Responses in Fetuses and Newborns.- Effect of Maternal Antibodies on Neonatal B-Cell Response.- Neonatal Autoimmune Diseases Caused by Maternal Pathogenic Autoantibodies.- Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal T Cells.- Expression of MHC Molecules in Neonates.- Neonatal Cytokine Network.- Cell-Mediated Immune Responses in Neonates.- Fetal and Neonatal Tolerance.- Development of Efficient Prophylactic Vaccines and Theracines for Newborns and Infants.

"...an excellent reference reference for both reviewing the existing literature and for updating our current knowledge and understanding of how the immune system develops during foetal and neonatal life. This text is by far the most comprehensive review to date on neonatal immunity and I strongly recommend it to anyone with interest in the field." -Australian Veterinary Journal "...an excellent source of both old and cutting-edge information on neonatal immunity." - New England Journal of Medicine

• Structure and Function of the Immune System in Vertebrates.- Ontogeny and the Development of Cells Mediating Innate and Adaptive Immunity.- Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal B Cells.- Molecular Characteristics of the Neonatal B-Cell Repertoire.- Genetically Programmed Temporal Ordered Activation of Neonatal B-Cell Clones.- Antibody Responses in Fetuses and Newborns.- Effect of Maternal Antibodies on Neonatal B-Cell Response.- Neonatal Autoimmune Diseases Caused by Maternal Pathogenic Autoantibodies.- Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal T Cells.- Expression of MHC Molecules in Neonates.- Neonatal Cytokine Network.- Cell-Mediated Immune Responses in Neonates.- Fetal and Neonatal Tolerance.- Development of Efficient Prophylactic Vaccines and Theracines for Newborns and Infants.