Immunology for Medical Students (Book with Access Code)
by Nairn, RoderickEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-12-01
Publisher(s): MOSBY-YEAR BOOK INC
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Summary
Efficiently master key immunology principles! State-of-the-art coverage brings you all of the latest scientific and clinical knowledge, including a new chapter on the use of antibodies and cytokines in immunotherapy. Crystal-clear illustrations, detailed clinical cases, and a user-friendly presentation make immunology remarkably easy to understand. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes this an even more effective learning resource! Crystal-clear illustrations make immunology remarkably easy to understand. Detailed clinical cases demonstrate real-world applications. Technical boxes point out important scientific advances. End-of-chapter checklists of learning points facilitate review. A new chapter explores the use of antibodies and cytokines in immunotherapy, an exciting new clinical application of state-of-the-art immunology knowledge. New summary illustrations open each chapter, giving you a synopsis at a glance. A new Glossary concisely defines all key terms. STUDENT CONSULT access is included at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go · perform quick searches · add your own notes and bookmarks · follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles-to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines · and more!
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Basic concepts and components of the immune system | |
| Basic concepts | |
| Antigen-recognition molecules | |
| Introduction to antigen recognition | |
| Antigens and antibody structure | |
| Antibody-antigen interaction | |
| Antibody diversity | |
| The T cell receptor | |
| Major histocompatibility complex | |
| Review of antigen recognition | |
| Physiology | |
| Antigen processing and presentation | |
| Lymphocyte activation | |
| Hematopoiesis | |
| The organs and tissues of the immune system | |
| B cell development | |
| T cell development | |
| Cell-cell interaction in generating effector lymphocytes | |
| Immunological memory | |
| Review of immune physiology | |
| Innate Immunity | |
| Constitutive defenses including complement | |
| Phagocytes | |
| Killing in the immune system | |
| Inflammation | |
| Review of innate immunity | |
| Immune system in health and disease | |
| Infections and vaccines | |
| Hypersensitivity reactions | |
| Immediate hypersensitivity (type I): allergy | |
| Autoimmunity | |
| Antibody-mediated hypersensitivity (type II) | |
| Immune complex disease (type III hypersensitivity) | |
| Delayed hypersensitivity (type IV) | |
| Primary immunodeficiency | |
| Secondary immunodeficiency | |
| Transplantation | |
| Tumor immunology | |
| Immunotherapies | |
| Review of immunity in health and disease | |
| Appendices | |
| Glossary | |
| Index | |
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