| Description |
x, 468 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to the Immune System -- 2. Cells and Organs of the Immune System -- 3. Antigens -- 4. Antibody Structure and Function -- 5. Antigen-Antibody Reactions -- 6. The Genetics of Antibody Formation -- 7. The Major Histocompatibility Complex -- 8. Major Histocompatibility Complex Restriction -- 9. The T-Cell Receptor Complex: T-Cell Activation by Processed Antigen and Surface-Associated Costimulatory Molecules -- 10. Cytokines -- 11. Cellular Interactions: Development of Effector Functions -- 12. Immunoregulation -- 13. Immunologic Tolerance -- 14. Complement -- 15. Hypersensitivities -- 16. Autoimmunity -- 17. Transplantation Immunology -- 18. Tumor Immunology -- 19. Immunomodulation -- Appendix A. Chromosome Location of Some Genes of Immunologic Interest -- Appendix B. Cluster of Differentiation (CD) Molecules -- Appendix C. The Four Cell-Cycle Phases of a Mammalian Cell -- Appendix D. Type, Letter Codes, and Codons of Amino Acid Residues |
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Appendix E. Molecular Biology Refresher -- Appendix F. HLA Class I and II Molecules |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Immune system.
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Immunology.
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Immune System.
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Immune System.
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| LC no. |
95042454 |
| ISBN |
0471116807 cloth alkaline paper |
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