The logic of immunity : deciphering an enigma / Bobby Joseph Cherayil, MD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cherayil, Bobby J., author.

Series:

Johns Hopkins Press health book.

A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Immune system.

Immunology.

Natural immunity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2024]

Summary:

"This work serves as an easily understandable overview of the immune system, its functions and how it exists with other body systems"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Preface

1. Conceptualizing the Immune Response

2. Innate Immunity I: The Rapid Response Team

3. Innate Immunity II: Sensing Infection

4. Adaptive Immunity: Strength in Diversity

5. B Lymphocytes: Antibodies "R" Us

6. T Lymphocytes: A Little Help for My Friends

7. Immune Dysfunction: When Things Go Wrong

8. Conditioning of the Immune System by the Microbiota

9. Remembrances of Things Past Haunt the Present

10. Harnessing the Function of the Immune System

11. Vaccination: The Power of Prevention

12. "To Follow Knowledge Like a Sinking Star"

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Glossary

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Cherayil, Bobby Joseph The Logic of Immunity

ISBN:

9781421447674

1421447673