Immunology

Author(s)

• Male, David K.
• Peebles, R. Stokes
• Male, Victoria

Bibliographic Information

Immunology

[edited by] David Male, R. Stokes Peebles, Jr., Victoria Male

Elsevier, c2021

9th ed

• : [pbk.]

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

"For additional online content visit StudentConsult.com."--t.p.

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Covering all the basic and clinical concepts you need to know for your coursework and USMLEs, Immunology, 9th Edition, offers a well-illustrated, carefully structured approach to this complex and fast-changing field. Carefully edited and authored by experts in both teaching and research, it provides cutting-edge, consistent coverage that links the laboratory and clinical practice. A user-friendly, color-coded format, including key concept boxes, explanatory diagrams, and nearly 200 photos to help you visually grasp and retain challenging concepts. Explains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs, and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context. Features a reorganized format that presents immunology in the order in which is typically taught and learned, better integrating basic and clinical immunology. Provides Critical Thinking boxes, chapter-opening summaries, and case-based and USMLE-style questions that provide effective review and quick practice for exams - plus more learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases. Includes extensive updates to clinical information, including recent clinical approaches in cancer immunology, transplantation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and more. Covers new topics such as innate lymphoid cells, antibody-based therapies and antibody engineering, innate immunity and its components, the genetics of immunologically-based diseases and personalized medicine, and immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 The Immune System and Innate Immunity 1 Introduction to the Immune System 2 Cells, Tissues and Organs of the Immune System 3 Mechanisms of Innate Immunity 4 Complement 5 Mononuclear Phagocytes in Immune Defence SECTION 2 Adaptive Immune Responses 6 T-Cell Receptors and Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules 7 Antigen Presentation 8 Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity 9 B-Cell Development and the Antibody Response 10 Antibodies 11 Immunological Tolerance 12 Regulation of the Immune Response 13 Immune Responses in Tissues SECTION 3 Defence Against Infectious Agents 14 Immunity to Viruses 15 Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi 16 Immunity to Protozoa and Worms 17 Vaccination SECTION 4 Immunodeficiency 18 Primary Immunodeficiencies 19 AIDS, Secondary Immunodeficiency and Immunosuppression SECTION 5 Immune Responses Against Tissues 20 Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disease 21 Transplantation and Rejection 22 Immunity to Cancers SECTION 6 Hypersensitivity 23 Immediate Hypersensitivity (Type I) 24 Hypersensitivity (Type II) 25 Hypersensitivity (Type III) 26 Hypersensitivity (Type IV)

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Details

• NCID: BB30605307
• ISBN:
  • 9780702078446
• Country Code: ne
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: [Amsterdam]
• Pages/Volumes: x, 416 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 571.96
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Immunology