Immunology : a short course / Richard Coico, Geoffrey Sunshine, Eli Benjamini.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coico, Richard.

Contributor:

Sunshine, Geoffrey.

Benjamini, Eli.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Immunology.

Immune System.

Immunity.

Medical Subjects:

Immune System.

Immunity.

Physical Description:

xxv, 361 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Liss, [2003]

Summary:

Now in its FIFTH EDITION, this widely acclaimed textbook has been updated and revised to incorporate new findings. Providing a concise yet thorough introduction to immunology, this text continues to provide complete coverage of all key topics in modern immunology without overburdening the reader with excessive detail or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full color illustrations. In addition to updating all of the chapters, IMMUNOLOGY: A SHORT COURSE, FIFTH EDITION includes completely rewritten coverage of such key topics as complement, immunodeficiencies, and lymphoid neoplasms. Written in a clear, user-friendly style, this text is suitable for integrated courses that cover microbiology, immunology and pathology, as well as focused immunology courses.

Contents:

Introduction and overview

Elements of innate and acquired immunity

Immunogens and antigens

Antibody structure and function

Antigen-antibody interactions, immune assays, and experimental systems

The genetic basis of antibody structure

Biology of the B lymphocyte

Biology of the T lymphocyte

The role of the major histocompatability complex in the immune response

Activation and function of T and B cells

Cytokines

Tolerance and autoimmunity

Complement

Hypersensitivity reactions : antibody-mediated (type I) reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions : antibody-mediated (type II) cytotoxic reactions and immune complex (type III) reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions : T cell-mediated (type IV) delayed-type hypersensitivity

Immunodeficiency disorders and neoplasias of the lymphoid system

Transplantation

Tumor immunology

Resistance and immunization to infectious diseases.

Notes:

Previous ed. cataloged under: Benjamini, Eli.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0471226890

OCLC:

51274603

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