Basic Immunology
Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
3rd Edition
Published on 14. March 2008
Book
Mixed media product
320 pages
978-1-4160-4688-2 (ISBN)
Description
Here's a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Medical Students, Allied Health course-takers, and lower-level Immunology undergrad courses
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 250 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4160-4688-2 (9781416046882)
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Content
1. Introduction to the Immune System 2. Innate Immunity 3. Antigen Capture and Presentations to Lymphocytes 4. Antigen Recognition in the Adaptive Immune System 5. Cell-Mediated Immune Responses 6. Effector Mechanisms of Cell-Mediated Immunity 7. Humoral Immune Responses 8. Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity 9. Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity 10. Immune Responses Against Tumors and Transplants 11. Hypersensitivity Diseases 12. Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies Suggested Readings Appendix I: Principal Features of CD Molecules Appendix II: Glossary Appendix III: Clinical Cases Index