How the immune system works / Lauren Sompayrac.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sompayrac, Lauren, author.

Series:

The How it Works Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Immune system--Effect of space flight on.

Immune system.

Immune system--Physiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

West Sussex, England : Wiley Blackwell, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"How the Immune System Works" has helped thousands of students understand what's in their big, thick, immunology textbooks. In his book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in simple language, the essence of this complex subject. In fifteen easy-to-read chapters, featuring the humorous style and engaging analogies developed by Dr. Sompayrac, "How the Immune System Works" explains how the immune system players work together to protect us from disease - and, most importantly, why they do it this way. Rigorously updated for this fifth edition, "How the Immune System Works" includes the latest information on subjects such as vaccines, the immunology of AIDS, and cancer. A highlight of this edition is a new chapter on the intestinal immune system - currently one of the hottest topics in immunology. Whether you are completely new to immunology, or require a refresher, "How the Immune System Works" will provide you with a clear and engaging overview of this fascinating subject. But don't take our word for it Read what students have been saying about this classic book: "What an exceptional book It's clear you are in the hands of an expert." "Possibly the Best Small Text of All Time ""This is a FUN book, and Lauren Sompayrac does a fantastic job of explaining the immune system using words that normal people can understand.""Hands down the best immunology book I have read... a very enjoyable read.""This is simply one of the best medical textbooks that I have ever read. Clear diagrams coupled with highly readable text make this whole subject easily understandable and engaging."Now with a brand new website at www.wiley.com/go/sompayrac featuring Powerpoint files of the images from the book

Contents:

An overview

The innate immune system

B cells and antibodies the magic of antigen presentation

Magic of antigen presentation

Activating t cells

T cells at work

Secondary lymphoid organs and lymphocyte trafficking

Restraining the immune system

Tolerance induction and MHC restriction

Immunological memory

The intestinal immune system

Vaccines

The immune system gone wrong

Immunodeficiency

Cancer and the immune system.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118997819

1118997816

9781118997826

1118997824

OCLC:

932334451