Immunology for Medical Students

Name: Immunology for Medical Students
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ISBN: 9780323043311

ISBN-10: 0323043313

ISBN-13: 9780323043311

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Roderick Nairn, Matthew Helbert

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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…

Book details

List price: $64.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/4/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 0.49" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English




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