Basic Immunology The Functions and Disorders of the Immune System

Name: Basic Immunology The Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
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ISBN: 9780721602417

ISBN-10: 072160241X

ISBN-13: 9780721602417

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Abdul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman

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Book details

List price: $49.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 1/5/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long
Weight: 1.650




Introduction to the Immune System: The Nomenclature, General Properties, and Components of the Immune System



Innate Immunity: The Early Defense Against Infections



Antigen Capture and Presentation to Lymphocytes: What Lymphocytes See



Antigen Recognition in the Adaptive Immune System: Structure of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors and the Development of Immune Repertoires



Cell-Mediated Immune Responses: Activation of T Lymphocytes by Cell-Associated Microbes



Effector Mechanisms of Cell-Mediated Immunity: Eradication of Intracellular Microbes



Humoral Immune Responses: Activation of B Lymphocytes and Production of Antibodies



Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity: The Elimination of Extracellular Microbes and Toxins



Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity: Self-Nonself Discrimination in the Immune System and Its Failure



Immune Responses Against Tumors and Transplants: Immunity to Noninfectious Transformed and Foreign Cells



Hypersensitivity Diseases: Disorders Caused by Immune Responses



Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies: Diseases Caused by Defective Immune Responses


Suggested Readings



Principal Features of CD Molecules



Glossary



Clinical Cases


Index