Immunobiology The Immune System in Health and Disease

Name: Immunobiology The Immune System in Health and Disease
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ISBN: 9780815341017

ISBN-10: 0815341016

ISBN-13: 9780815341017

Edition: 6th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Charles Janeway, Mark Shlomchik, Paul Travers, Mark Walport

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Immunobiology, Sixth Edition guides the reader through the immune system in all its aspects - from the first engagement of innate immunity to the generation of the adaptive immune response and its clinical consequences. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now includes end-of-chapter questions.Immunobiologysets the standard for currency and authority with its clear writing style and organization, full-color art program, scientific accuracy, frequent updates, and consistent viewpoint - that of the host's interaction with an environment containing many species of potentially harmful microorganisms.

Book details

List price: $112.00
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 6/18/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 800
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.696
Language: English

Kenneth M. Murphy , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA.Paul Travers , Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, UK.Mark Walport , The Wellcome Trust, UK.




An Introduction to Immunobiology and Innate Immunity



Basic Concepts in Immunology



Innate Immunity



The Recognition of Antigen



Antigen Recognition by B-cell and T-cell Receptors



The Generation of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors



Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes



The Development of Mature Lymphocyte Receptor Repertoires



Signaling Through Immune System Receptors



The Development and Survival of Lymphocytes



The Adaptive Immune Response



T Cell-Mediated Immunity



The Humoral Immune Response



Adaptive Immunity to Infection



The Immune System in Health and Disease



Failures of Host Defense Mechanisms



Allergy and Hypersensitivity



Autoimmunity and Transplantation



Manipulation of the Immune Response



The Origins of Immune Responses



Evolution of the Innate Immune System



Immunologists' Toolbox



CD Antigens



Cytokines and their Receptors



Chemokines and their Receptors



Immunological Constants


Biographies


Glossary


Index