Immunobiology
4th Edition
Published on 17. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
600 pages
978-0-443-06275-9 (ISBN)
Description
The central thesis of this book is that the immune system exists to protect the host from infection and that its evolutionary history was shaped by this challenge. Other aspects of immunology (eg allergy, graft rejection for example) are variations on the basic protective function. The book summarises the basic immunological concepts and introduces the "main players". It deals with main aspects of adaptive immunity. It integrates the material at the level of the complete organism in both health and disease.
Reviews / Votes
Of previous editions: "Treats the subject of immunology with freshness and vigor and enthusiasm ... Abundantly illustrated... As up to date as a textbook can be ... clearly written and complete." New England Journal of Medicine "One of the best general immunology textbooks available... This book clearly sets a new standard, and should not be missed by anyone interested in the subject." Immunology TodayMore details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
line drawings, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 27 mm
Width: 21 mm
Weight
1302 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-06275-9 (9780443062759)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Charles A. Janeway | Paul Travers
Immunobiology
Book
07/1997
3rd Edition
Churchill Livingstone
€33.42
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Content
Part I: An Introduction to Immunobiology. Basic Concepts in Immunology. The Induction, Measurement and Manipulation of Immune Response. Part II: The Recognition of Antigen. Structure of the Antibody Molecule and Immunoglobulin Genes. Antigen Recognition By T Lymphocytes. Signalling Through Lymphocyte Receptors. Part III: The Development of Lymphocyte Repertoires. The Development of B Lymphocytes. The Thymus and the Development of T Lymphocytes. Part IV: The Adaptive Immune Response. T-Cell Mediated Immunity. The Humoral Immune Response. Part V: The Immune System in Health and Disease. Host Defense Against Infection. Failure of Host Defense Mechanisms. Allergy and Hypersensitivity. Immune Responses in the Absence of Infection. Manipulation of the Immune Response.