Abstract
The nature of the main types of immunoreceptors is discussed with reference to current investigations which are starting to indicate their function and structure. The immunoreceptors of the lymphoid cells, mast cells and basophils are reviewed.
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Stanworth, D.R. (1985). The Role of Immunoreceptors. In: Chambers, P.L., Cholnoky, E., Chambers, C.M. (eds) Receptors and Other Targets for Toxic Substances. Archives of Toxicology, vol 8. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69928-3_3
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