Description
The 6th Edition of this well loved title continues the tradition of giving you an accessible, engaging, and current introduction to this essential subject. The authors help you to understand the principles of basic and applied immunology in a concise, straightforward manner, while incorporating the most up-to-date information. Excellent illustrations and clarity of writing make it easy to understand!
Product Details
Reference
30033
EAN13
9781416031222
ISBN
9781416031222
Data sheet
Publication date
2007
Issue number
6
Cover
paperback
Pages count
572
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 276
Weight (g)
1170
Images count
415
Section I. Introduction to the Immune System Chapter 1. Properties and Overview of Immune Responses Chapter 2. Innate Immunity Chapter 3. Cells and Tissues of the Adaptive Immune SystemSection II. Recognition of Antigens Chapter 4. Antibodies and Antigens Chapter 5. The Major Histocompatibility Complex Chapter 6. Antigen Processing and Presentation to T Lymphocytes Chapter 7. Antigen Receptors and Accessory Molecules of T LymphocytesSection III. Maturation, Activation and Regulation of Lymphocytes Chapter 8. Lymphocyte Development and the Rearrangement and Expression of Antigen Receptor Genes Chapter 9. Activation of T Lymphocytes Chapter 10. B Cell Activation and Antibody Production Chapter 11. Immunologic ToleranceSection IV. Effector Mechanisms of Immune Responses Chapter 12. Cytokines Chapter 13. Effector Mechanisms of Cell-Mediated Immunity Chapter 14. Effector Mechanisms of Humoral ImmunitySection V. The Immune System in Defense and Disease Chapter 15. Immunity to Microbes Chapter 16. Transplantation Immunology Chapter 17. Immunity to Tumors Chapter 18. Diseases Caused by Immune Responses: Hypersensitivity and Autoimmunity Chapter 19. Immediate Hypersensitivity Chapter 20. Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies Appendix I: Glossary Appendix II: Principal Features of Selected CD Molecules Appendix III: Laboratory Techniques Commonly Used in Immunology