BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology
2nd Edition
Published on 18. December 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-85996-039-4 (ISBN)
Description
This new edition has been amended throughout, new sections have been added on ageing and gender and the immune system, and diagrams have been redrawn for improved clarity and consistency of style.
Instant Notes in Immunology, Second Edition provides concise coverage of immunology at an undergraduate level, providing easy access to the core information in the field. The book covers all important areas in immunology in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision. Also features MCQs and answers test knowledge and understanding.
Instant Notes in Immunology, Second Edition provides concise coverage of immunology at an undergraduate level, providing easy access to the core information in the field. The book covers all important areas in immunology in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision. Also features MCQs and answers test knowledge and understanding.
Reviews / Votes
If you're looking for an outline of immunology for studying, this book would be a good choice. It is easy to read and hits the high points covered by multiple choice questions on exams.--Doody's Book Reviews
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Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85996-039-4 (9781859960394)
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Peter M. Lydyard
BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology
Book
03/2011
3rd Edition
Taylor & Francis
€53.41
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Persons
University College London, UK
St James' Hospital, UK
Dartmouth Medical School, UK
St James' Hospital, UK
Dartmouth Medical School, UK
Content
A. Overview of the immune system. B. Cells and molecules of the innate immune system. C. The adaptive immune system. D. Antibodies. E. The antibody response. F. The T cell response - cell-mediated immunity. G. Regulation of the immune response. H. Immunity to infection. I. Vaccination. J. Immunodeficiency - when the immune system fails. K. Hypersensitivity - when the immune system overreacts. L. Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. M. Transplantation. N. Tumor immunology. O. Gender and the immune system. P. Aging and the immune system (immunosenescence). Further Reading. Multiple Choice Questions. Appendix I - Selected CD molecules. Appendix II - The principal cytokines. Glossary. Index