Preface

Immunosuppression and immunomodulation are different but related terms. Immunosuppression is the suppression of the immune system and immunomodulation is the alteration of immune response due to, for example, infections or chemical exposures. These processes can also be activated by drugs and chemicals being used to treat immune system-related health problems. This book provides a comprehensive overview of immunosuppression and immunomodulation. It discusses the pros and cons of these processes as well as the various natural and synthetic agents that lead to immune problems. Furthermore, this book discusses the various methods and drugs used for immunosuppression and immunomodulation in cancer therapy, rheumatoid arthritis treatment, organ transplantation, and more. This volume is a useful resource for students and researchers studying the immunology of infectious and inflammatory diseases.

> **Rajeev K. Tyagi, Ph.D. and Prakriti Sharma, Ph.D.** Division of Cell Biology and Immunology, Biomedical Parasitology and Translational-immunology Lab, CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh, India

> > **Dr. Praveen Sharma, Ph.D.**  Laboratory of Molecular Medicine,

 Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India

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Section 1

Introduction

Section 1 Introduction
