Introductory Immunology
eBook - ePub

Introductory Immunology

Basic Concepts for Interdisciplinary Applications

  1. 172 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Introductory Immunology

Basic Concepts for Interdisciplinary Applications

About this book

Introductory Immunology quickly acquaints readers with natural immune responses manifesting in diseases and disorders. The book presents a complete picture of natural defenses to infectious agents, as well as the mechanisms that lead to autoimmune dysfunction. In addition, it examines immunologically based diseases, giving the reader sufficient knowledge to make sound clinical decisions leading to better treatment outcomes.Introductory Immunology is aimed at researchers, postgraduates, or any scientifically inclined reader interested in immunology. No prior expertise in medical, biochemical, or cellular science is needed to benefit from the clear presentation of immunology concepts in this book.- Quick, concise introduction to immunological concepts- Breaks down all of immunology into manageable, logically digestible building blocks- Geared toward readers without medical, biochemical, or cellular expertise

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Information

Year
2014
eBook ISBN
9780124200722
Subtopic
Immunology

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1. A Functional Overview of the Immune System and Immune Components
  7. Chapter 2. The Inflammatory Response
  8. Chapter 3. The B Lymphocyte and the Humoral Response
  9. Chapter 4. T Lymphocytes: Ringleaders of Adaptive Immune Function
  10. Chapter 5. How We Defend Against Infectious Agents
  11. Chapter 6. Basic Disorders of Immune Function
  12. Chapter 7. Autoimmunity: Regulation of Response to Self
  13. Chapter 8. The Immune Hypersensitivities
  14. Chapter 9. Vaccines and Immunotherapy
  15. Chapter 10. Cancer Immunology
  16. Chapter 11. Transplantation Immunology
  17. Chapter 12. Assessment of Immune Parameters and Immunodiagnostics
  18. Glossary