| Description |
ix, 318 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Instant notes series |
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Instant notes series.
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| Contents |
Sect. A. Overview of the immune system -- Sect. B. Cells of the innate immune system -- Sect. C. Molecules of the innate immune system -- Sect. D. Adaptive immune system: lymphocytes, lymphoid organs and tissues -- Sect. E. Development of the immune system -- Sect. F. Antibodies -- Sect. G. Cytokines -- Sect. H. Antigen recognition -- Sect. I. The acute inflammatory response -- Sect. J. The antibody response -- Sect. K. The T cell response - cell mediated immunity -- Sect. L. Lymphocyte activation -- Sect. M. Self and non self discrimination -- Sect. N. Regulation of the immune response -- Sect. O. Immunity to infection -- Sect. P. Tumor immunology -- Sect. Q. Transplantation -- Sect. R. Vaccination -- Sect. S. Immunodeficiency - when the immune system fails -- Sect. T. Hypersensitivity - when the immune system overreacts -- Sect. U. Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases -- Sect. V. Immunotechnology - antibodies as tools |
| Summary |
"Instant Notes in Immunology provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to immunology, 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. It also features MCQs and answers to test understanding." "If you are studying immunology and need an easy to understand text, Instant Notes in Immunology is the lifeline you need to help you understand the subject and pass the course."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Immunity -- Oulines, syllabi, etc
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Immunology -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Outlines and syllabi.
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| Author |
Fanger, Michael W.
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Whelan, A. (Alex), 1940-
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| LC no. |
99058028 |
| ISBN |
0387915869 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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1859960774 |
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