Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System (Book with Access Code)
ISBN: 9781455707072 | 1455707074
Edition: 4thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO
Pub. Date: 11/1/2012
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Here's a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter. Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting. Includes a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology. Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease. Illustrated with beautiful full-color artwork for enhanced visual learning. Provides the most up-to-date immunology information including coverage of regulatory T cells, and biology of the Th17 subset of CD4+ T cells to keep you completely current. Access integration links through included STUDENT CONSULT access for more in-depth study.
| Introduction to the Immune System | p. 1 |
| Nomenclature, General Properties, and Components | |
| Innate Immunity | p. 23 |
| The Early Defense Against Infections | |
| Antigen Capture and Presentation to Lymphocytes | p. 49 |
| What Lymphocytes See | |
| Antigen Recognition in the Adaptive Immune System | p. 71 |
| Structure of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors and Development of Immune Repertoires... MORE | |
| T Cell-Mediated Immunity | p. 93 |
| Activation of T Lymphocytes by Cell-Associated Antigens | |
| Effector Mechanisms of T Cell-Mediated Immunity | p. 117 |
| Functions of T Cells in Host Defense | |
| Humoral Immune Responses | p. 131 |
| Activation of B Lymphocytes and Production of Antibodies | |
| Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity | p. 151 |
| Elimination of Extracellular Microbes and Toxins | |
| Immunological Tolerance and Autoimmunity | p. 171 |
| Self-Nonself Discrimination in the Immune System and Its Failure | |
| Immune Responses against Tumors and Transplants | p. 189 |
| Immunity to Noninfectious Transformed and Foreign Cells | |
| Hypersensitivity | p. 207 |
| Disorders Caused by Immune Responses | |
| Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies | p. 225 |
| Diseases Caused by Defective Immune Responses | |
| Suggested Readings | p. 241 |
| Glossary | p. 247 |
| Major Cytokines | p. 283 |
| Principal Features of Select CD Molecules | p. 287 |
| Clinical Cases | p. 295 |
| Index | p. 307 |
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