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[Immunology in medical practice. I. Introduction]
R Benner1, H Hooijkaas, R J ten Berge
1Afd. Immunologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Rotterdam-Dijkzigt.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 18, 1998
Summary
Recent immunology advances offer diagnostic tools but few new therapies. This series will explore breakthroughs for disease treatment and understanding.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
- Pathogenesis
Context:
- Decades of fundamental immunology research have yielded significant knowledge.
- Progress has led to laboratory diagnostic applications.
- Limited translation of immunological knowledge into clinical therapies exists.
Purpose:
- To highlight recent achievements in immunology.
- To explore the consequences of these achievements for disease understanding and treatment.
- To bridge the gap between immunological research and clinical application.
Summary:
- Despite major advances in fundamental immunology, clinical therapeutic applications remain limited.
- Understanding disease pathogenesis progresses slowly compared to basic research.
- This journal series aims to connect immunological progress with clinical outcomes.
Impact:
- Accelerate the development of novel immunotherapies.
- Improve understanding of complex disease mechanisms.
- Facilitate the translation of immunological discoveries into patient care.