Immunobiology the immune system in health and disease

Immunobiology, Sixth Edition guides the reader through the immune system in all its aspects - from the first engagement of innate immunity to the generation of the adaptive immune response and its clinical consequences. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now includes end-...

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Other Authors: Janeway, Charles (Editor), Travers, Paul (Editor), Walport, Mark (Editor), Shlomchik, Mark J. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Garland Science 2005
Edition:Sixth Edition
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. An introduction to immunobiology and innate immunity. Basic concepts in immunology. Innate immunity
  • Pt. 2. The recognition of antigen. Antigen recognition by B-cell and T-cell receptors. The generation of lymphocyte antigen receptors. Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes
  • Pt. 3. The development of mature lymphocyte receptor repertoires. Signaling through immune system receptors. The development and survival of lymphocytes
  • Pt. 4. The adaptive immune response. T cell-mediated immunity. The humoral immune response. Adaptive immunity to infection
  • Pt. 5. The immune system in health and disease. Failures of host defense mechanisms. Allergy and hypersensitivity. Autoimmunity and transplantation. Manipulation of the immune response
  • Pt. 6. The origins of immune responses. Evolution of the innate immune system.