Immunology - Klaus D. Elgert

Immunology

Understanding The Immune System

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Buch | Hardcover
744 Seiten
2009 | 2nd edition
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-0-470-08157-0 (ISBN)
97,91 inkl. MwSt
Immunology, Second Edition carefully blends biology, clinical science, genetics, and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a coherent and complete account of our knowledge of immunology.
Blends biology, clinical science, genetics, and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a complete account of our knowledge of immunology
New features include full-color artwork and design, over 50 new figures, and text that has been completely revised to reflect the very latest references
Incorporates a variety of pedagogical aids to assist students in the learning process, including chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries, as well as a self-evaluation section

Klaus Elgert is Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. He has spent almost 32 years teaching immunology to undergraduate and graduate students and has won numerous teaching awards.

Preface ix

Note to Reader xi

1. Introduction to the Immune System 1

2. Cells and Organs of the Immune System 27

3. Innate Immunity 61

4. Antigens and Antibodies 105

5. Antigen-Antibody Interactions and Some Experimental Systems 139

6. The Genetics of Antibody Formation and Structure 179

7. The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Development of Immunity 213

8. The T-Cell Receptor Complex: Characterization, Diversification, Costimulatory Molecules, Thymic Selection, and T-Cell Activation 253

9. Cytokines 285

10. Cellular Interactions: Development of Effector Functions and Their Regulation 321

11. Complement 369

12. Hypersensitivities 397

13. Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity 431

14. Transplantation Immunology 461

15. Tumor Immunology 489

16. Immunodeficiencies 529

17. Immunity to Microbes 561

Glossary of Commonly Used Immunologic Terms 611

Appendix: Human Cluster of Differentiation (CD) Molecules 687

Index 703

Zusatzinfo Photos: 0 B&W, 80 Color; Drawings: 0 B&W, 50 Color
Verlagsort Hoboken
Sprache englisch
Maße 224 x 287 mm
Gewicht 1960 g
Einbandart gebunden
Themenwelt Studium Querschnittsbereiche Infektiologie / Immunologie
Schlagworte Immunologie
ISBN-10 0-470-08157-0 / 0470081570
ISBN-13 978-0-470-08157-0 / 9780470081570
Zustand Neuware
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