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1 online resource (369 pages) |
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BIOS instant notes |
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BIOS instant notes.
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BIOS INSTANT NOTES Immunology; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Section A -- Overview of the immune system; A1 The need; A2 External defenses; A3 Immune defense; A4 Antigens; A5 Hemopoiesis -- development of blood cells; Section B -- Cells and molecules of the innate immune system; B1 Cells of the innate immune system; B2 Molecules of the innate immune system; B3 Recognition of microbes by the innate immune system; B4 Innate immunity and in.ammation; Section C -- The adaptive immune system; C1 Lymphocytes; C2 Lymphoid organs and tissues; C3 Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues |
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C4 Lymphocyte traf.c and recirculationC5 Adaptive immunity at birth; Section D -- Antibodies; D1 Antibody structure; D2 Antibody classes; D3 Generation of diversity; D4 Allotypes and idiotypes; D5 Monoclonal antibodies; D6 Antigen-antibody complexes (immune complexes); D7 Immunoassay; D8 Antibody functions; Section E -- The antibody response; E1 The B-cell receptor complex, co-receptors, and signaling; E2 B-cell activation; E3 The cellular basis of the antibody response; E4 Antibody responses in different tissues; Section F -- The T-cell response -- cell-mediated immunity |
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F1 The role of T cells in immune responsesF2 T-cell recognition of antigen; F3 Shaping the T-cell repertoire; F4 T-cell activation; F5 Clonal expansion and development of memory and effector function; Section G -- Regulation of the immune response; G1 Overview; G2 Central tolerance; G3 Peripheral tolerance; G4 The role of antigen; G5 Regulation by T cells and antibody; G6 Neuroendocrine regulation of immune responses; Section H -- Immunity to infection; H1 The microbial cosmos; H2 Immunity to different organisms; H3 Pathogen defense strategies; H4 Pathophysiology of infectious diseases |
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Section I -- VaccinationI1 Principles of vaccination; I2 Immunization; I3 Antigen preparations; I4 Vaccines to pathogens and tumors; Section J -- Immunodeficiency -- when the immune system fails; J1 Deficiencies in the immune system; J2 Primary/congenital (inherited) immunodeficiency; J3 Secondary (acquired) immunodeficiency; J4 Diagnosis and treatment of immunodeficiency; Section K -- Hypersensitivity -- when the immune system misbehaves; K1 Definition and classification; K2 IgE-mediated (type I) hypersensitivity: allergy; K3 IgG- and IgM-mediated (type II) hypersensitivity |
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K4 Immune-complex-mediated (type III) hypersensitivityK5 Delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity; Section L -- Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases; L1 The spectrum and prevalence of autoimmunity; L2 Factors contributing to the development of autoimmune disease; L3 Autoimmune diseases -- mechanisms of development; L4 Disease pathogenesis -- effector mechanisms; L5 Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune disease; Section M -- Transplantation; M1 The transplantation problem; M2 Transplantation antigens; M3 Rejection mechanisms; M4 Prevention of graft rejection; Section N -- Tumor immunology |
| Summary |
BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology, Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams. BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology, Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers: Overview of the Immune System Cells and Molecules of the Innate Immune System The Adaptive Immune System Antibodies The Antibody Response The T Cell Response - Cell-Mediated Immunity Regulation of the Immune Response Immunity to Infection Vaccination Immunodeficiency - when the Immune System Fails Hypersensitivity - when the Immune System Misbehaves Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases Transplantation Tumor Immunology Gender and the Immune System Aging and the Immune System (Immunosenescence) Immunotherapy |
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BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology, Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams.?BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology, Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers:Overview of the Immune SystemCells and Molecules of the Innate Immune SystemThe |
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N1 Origin and host defense against tumors |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Immunology -- Outlines, syllabi, etc
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Immunity -- Outlines, syllabi, etc
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Immunity -- physiology
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Immune System -- physiology
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MEDICAL -- Immunology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- General.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Microbiology.
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Immunity
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Immunology
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Electronic books
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Outlines and syllabi
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Electronic book
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Whelan, Alex
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Fanger, Michael
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| ISBN |
9781136667732 |
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1136667733 |
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