Introductory immunology : basic concepts for interdisciplinary applications /

Introductory Immunology: Basic Concepts for Interdisciplinary Applications, 3rd Edition, is a completely updated, revised, and expanded concise, conceptual approach to understanding the immune systems as a primary defense to maintain health and homeostasis. This expanded version includes the aspects...

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Main Author: Actor, Jeffrey K. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, [2023]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • A functional overview of the immune system and components
  • The inflammatory response
  • The B lymphocyte: antibodies and how they function
  • T lymphocytes: ringleaders of adaptive immune function
  • How we defend against infectious agents
  • Basic disorders of immune function
  • Autoimmunity: regulation of response to self
  • Immune hypersensitivities
  • Vaccines and immunotherapy
  • Cancer immunology
  • Transplantation immunology
  • Assessment of immune parameters and immunodiagnostics.