Basic immunology : functions and disorders of the immune system / Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman ; illustrated by David L. Baker and Alexandra Baker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbas, Abul K.

Contributor:

Lichtman, Andrew H.

Classes of 1883 and 1884 Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Immunology.

Immunity.

Immunologic diseases.

Hypersensitivity.

Immune System--physiology.

Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes.

Medical Subjects:

Immunity.

Hypersensitivity.

Immune System--physiology.

Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes.

Physical Description:

ix, 322 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Saunders, [2004]

Summary:

Two widely respected authors clearly explain how the immune system operates and describe the primary disorders that impair its function. Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, Second Edition makes learning easy with its short, easy-to-read chapters ... color tables ... clear, crisp full-color illustrations, diagrams, and figures ... key point summaries ... review questions in every chapter ... and other helpful features. It zeroes in on the fundamental concepts and principles that you need to know ... and presents them in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry and consult!

Contents:

Introduction to the immune system

Innate immunity

Antigen capture and presentation to lymphocytes

Antigen recognition in the adaptive immune system

Cell-mediated immune responses

Effector mechanisms of cell-mediated immunity

Humoral immune responses

Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity

Immunologic tolerance and autoimmunity

Immune responses against tumors and transplants

Hypersensitivity diseases

Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-227) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Classes of 1883 and 1884 Fund.

ISBN:

072160241X

OCLC:

52165834