Cellular and molecular immunology / Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbas, Abul K.

Contributor:

Lichtman, Andrew H.

Pillai, Shiv.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cellular immunity.

Molecular immunology.

Immunity, Cellular.

Antibody Formation--immunology.

Antigens--immunology.

Immune System Diseases--immunology.

Lymphocytes--immunology.

Medical Subjects:

Immunity, Cellular.

Antibody Formation--immunology.

Antigens--immunology.

Immune System Diseases--immunology.

Lymphocytes--immunology.

Physical Description:

viii, 566 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Saunders Elsevier, [2007]

Summary:

Cellular and Molecular Immunology has been a resounding success through five best-selling editions. Readers worldwide have appreciated its in-depth yet straightforward, richly illustrated approach to this complex subject. This thoroughly revised and updated 6th Edition clearly explains the experimental observations that form the basis for the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels-and the conclusions that can be drawn from those observations. It highlights the implications of immunologic science for the management of human disease, emphasizing the clinical relevance of the material. Inside, you'll find...: Greatly expanded, cutting-edge information on innate immunity-now recognized as a major topic in immunology. New information about T lymphocyte subsets (including regulatory T cells), cytokines, lymphocyte migration, and many other important topics. A wealth of excellent full-color photographs and illustrations that enable you to visualize immunologic processes quickly. "Take-home message" summaries that make it easy to review key information. Turn to Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 6th Edition for an accessible and engaging way to master the latest immunology knowledge.

Contents:

Properties and overview of immune responses

Innate immunity

Cells and tissues of the adaptive immune system

Antibodies and antigens

The major histocompatibility complex

Antigen processing and presentation to T lymphocytes

Antigen receptors and accessory molecules of T lymphocytes

Lymphocyte development and the rearrangement and expression of antigen receptor genes

Activation of T lymphocytes

B cell activation and antibody production

Immunological tolerance

Cytokines

Effector mechanisms of cell-mediated immunity

Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity

Immunity to microbes

Transplantation immunology

Immunity to tumors

Diseases caused by immune responses: hypersensitivity and autoimmunity

Immediate hypersensitivity

Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1416031227

9781416031222

OCLC:

76183401