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T cell receptor genes covers biochemical, functional and genetic aspects of this key family of immunological molecules. It should be essential reading for all those interested in the TCR and its function in health and disease. It deals with the TCR protein, its functional interactions with the signal transduction machinery of the T cell and with the structure and organization of the TCR genes. It is the only comprehensive volume on the TCR and is written by leaders in the field. Particularly useful is the tabulation and nomenclature of all the known TCR alpha and beta variable regions.