Introductory Immunology
Basic Concepts for Interdisciplinary Applications
Published on 19. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-0-12-420030-2 (ISBN)
Description
Introductory Immunology quickly acquaints readers with natural immune responses manifesting in diseases and disorders. The book presents a complete picture of natural defenses to infectious agents, as well as the mechanisms that lead to autoimmune dysfunction. In addition, it examines immunologically based diseases, giving the reader sufficient knowledge to make sound clinical decisions leading to better treatment outcomes.
Introductory Immunology is aimed at researchers, postgraduates, or any scientifically inclined reader interested in immunology. No prior expertise in medical, biochemical, or cellular science is needed to benefit from the clear presentation of immunology concepts in this book.
Introductory Immunology is aimed at researchers, postgraduates, or any scientifically inclined reader interested in immunology. No prior expertise in medical, biochemical, or cellular science is needed to benefit from the clear presentation of immunology concepts in this book.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is, in many ways, a dictionary of immunological terms and concepts. It would probably be a good review for undergraduate students, nursing students, and medical and dental students. Rating: 66 - 2 Stars" --Doody's.com, 2015More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Researchers, (post) graduates, educated audience interested in immunology. Researchers, graduates, scientific audience outside of his/her area of expertise.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-420030-2 (9780124200302)
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02/2019
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Academic Press
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E-Book
06/2014
1st Edition
Academic Press
€45.95
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Person
Jeffrey K. Actor, PhD, is a professor and Medical Immunology Course Director in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Center at Houston. Dr. Actor received his PhD degree from the University of Massachusetts. His research interests include examination of host immune responses during pathogenic disease, understanding proinflammatory and regulatory cytokines during mycobacterial infections, vaccine development, and molecular mechanisms of adjuvant-induced immunomodulation.
Professor Actor has established himself as a productive educator-scientist with a strong background in immunology and molecular biology with a broad range of expertise in pathobiology. He has shown his commitment to education and excellence, at both the Medical School and Graduate School levels.
Professor Actor has established himself as a productive educator-scientist with a strong background in immunology and molecular biology with a broad range of expertise in pathobiology. He has shown his commitment to education and excellence, at both the Medical School and Graduate School levels.
Content
Overview of immune componentsHost immune defensesSystems and cellsInnate and adaptive componentsImmune reactionsHow we defend against infectious agentsBacteria and mycobacteriaViral agentsHIV/AIDSFungal and parasitic organismsBasic disorders of immune functionAutoimmunitiesAllergies, asthma, and endocrinologyVaccines and ImmunotherapyHow vaccines functionVaccines: Truths and mythsImmunopharmacologyImmunity and agingCancer immunologyNatural defense against tumorsCancers of the immune systemTransplantation