Buch, Englisch, 432 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 1217 g
ISBN: 978-1-118-39691-9
Verlag: Wiley John + Sons
This new edition of Immunology: A Short Course:
* Has been fully revised and updated, with a brand new art program to help reinforce learning
* Includes a new chapter on Innate Immunity to reflect the growth in knowledge in this area
* Highlights important therapeutic successes resulting from targeted antibody therapies
* Includes end of chapter summaries and review questions, a companion website at www.wileyimmunology.com/coico featuring interactive flashcards, USMLE-style interactive MCQs, figures as PowerPoint slides, and case-based material to help understand clinical applications
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
About the Authors
Contributors
Preface and Acknowledgments
How to Use Your Textbook
About the Companion Website
1 Overview of the Immune System
2 Innate Immunity
3 Adaptive Immunity
4 Immunogens and Antigens
5 Antibody Structure and Function
6 Antigen-Antibody Interactions Immune Assays and Experimental Systems
7 The Genetic Basis of Antibody Structure
8 Biology of the B Lymphocyte
9 How T Cells Recognize Antigen: The Role of the Major Histocompatibility Complex
10 Biology of the T Lymphocyte
11 Activation and Function of T Cells
12 Cytokines
13 Tolerance and Autoimmunity
14 Complement
15 Hypersensitivity: Type I
16 Hypersensitivity: Types II and III
17 Hypersensitivity: Type IV
18 Immunodeficiency Disorders and Neoplasias of the Lymphoid System
19 Transplantation
20 Tumor Immunology
21 Resistance and Immunization to Infectious Diseases
Glossary
Appendix: Partial List of CD Antigens
Index