| Description |
xx, 1194 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Perspective on immunity and immunology -- Ch. 2. Introduction to the immune response -- Ch. 3. Cells and tissues of the immune response -- Ch. 4. Innate immunity -- Ch. 5. B cell receptor structure and effector function -- Ch. 6. The nature of antigen-antibody interaction -- Ch. 7. Exploiting antigen-antibody interaction -- Ch. 8. The immunoglobulin genes -- Ch. 9. The humoral response : B cell development and activation -- Ch. 10. MHC : the major histocompatibility complex -- Ch. 11. Antigen processing and presentation -- Ch. 12. The T cell receptor : structure of its proteins and genes -- Ch. 13. T cell development -- Ch. 14. T cell activation -- Ch. 15. T cell differentiation and effector function -- Ch. 16. Immune tolerance in the perphery -- Ch. 17. Cytokines and cytokine receptors -- Ch. 18. Bridging innate and adaptive immunity : NK, [gamma][delta] T, and NKT cells -- Ch. 19. Complement -- Ch. 20. Mucosal and cutaneous immunity -- Ch. 21. Comparative immunology -- Ch. 22. Immunity to pathogens -- Ch. 23. Vaccines and clinical immunization -- Ch. 24. Primary immunodeficiencies -- Ch. 25. HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome -- Ch. 26. Tumor immunology -- Ch. 27. Transplantation -- Ch. 28. Allergy and hypersensitivity -- Ch. 29. Autoimmune disease -- Ch. 30. Hematopoietic cancers |
| Summary |
"The Immune Response is a new and unique reference work covering the basic and clinical principles of immunology in a modern and comprehensive fashion. Written in an engaging and conversational style, the book conveys the broad scope and fascinating appeal of immunology. The book is illustrated with figures as well as many full color plates. This work will be a resource for lecturers and graduate students in immunology, as well as a vital reference for research scientists and clinicians studying related areas in the life and medical sciences."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Immunology.
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Immunity.
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Immune System.
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Immunity.
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Immune System Diseases.
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| Author |
Saunders, Mary E. (Scientific editor)
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| LC no. |
2005024292 |
| ISBN |
0120884518 (casebound : alk. paper) |
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0123695325 (CD-ROM) |
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