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Principles of Fish Immunology : From Cells and Molecules to Host Protection / edited by Kurt Buchmann, Christopher J. Secombes.

SpringerLink Books Biomedical and Life Sciences 2022 Available online

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Secombes, Christopher, editor.
Buchmann, Kurt, editor.
Series:
Biomedical and Life Sciences Series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Physiology.
Veterinary microbiology.
Oceanography.
Animal Physiology.
Veterinary Microbiology.
Ocean Sciences.
Local Subjects:
Animal Physiology.
Veterinary Microbiology.
Ocean Sciences.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (668 pages)
Edition:
1st ed. 2022.
Place of Publication:
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2022.
Summary:
This textbook provides a highly accessible and concise overview on the innate and adaptive immune systems in fish as well as on fundamentals and latest developments in fish vaccinology. It introduces the anatomy and molecular functions of immune organs and furthermore examines in detail the interactions between the host immune systems and different types of pathogens. The textbook is essential reading for students in Veterinary/Fish Medicine, Aquaculture and Immunology. Furthermore, the volume serves as a quick reference for Fish Pathologists and Aquaculturists. Chapter 2 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Contents:
Preface
Anatomy of Immune Organs in Fish
Innate Immunity
Adaptive Immunity
Cellular Immune Responses
Lymphocytes in Fish
Macrophages in Fish
Immunoglobulins
Teleost fish B cells and their antibody repertoires: from Ag receptor diversification to immune memory
Complement in Fish
Cytokines
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in Fish
Mucosal Immunity in Fish
Antiviral Immune Responses – PRV
Antiviral Immune Responses – IPNV and SAV
The ontogenetic development of immune responses in fish
Antibacterial Immune Responses
Antiparasitic Immune Responses
Immuno-Pathology
Vaccination of Fish
Stress and Immunity in Fish
Genetic breeding and immunity.
Other Format:
Print version: Buchmann, Kurt Principles of Fish Immunology
ISBN:
3-030-85420-5
OCLC:
1304835525

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