Immunology for Life Scientists, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by Lesley?Jane Eales(auth.)

• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 361
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This thoroughly revised and updated new edition provides outstanding coverage of the most important aspects of immunology. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the book gives step-by-step detail on topics such as antigens, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, reproductive immunity and immunodeficiency. There is an accompanying website with supplementary material.Content:
Chapter 1 Cells and Tissues of the Immune System (pages 1–28):
Chapter 2 Antigens and Their Receptors (pages 29–73):
Chapter 3 The Innate Immune Response (pages 74–111):
Chapter 4 The Adaptive Immune Response (pages 112–158):
Chapter 5 Abnormalities of the Immune System (pages 159–208):
Chapter 6 Infection, Immunity, Immunopathogenesis (pages 209–242):
Chapter 7 Immunity and the MHC (pages 243–271):
Chapter 8 Other Diseases (pages 272–300):
Chapter 9 Answers to “Now Test Yourself!” (pages 301–324):