Comparative Mammalian Immunology
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Comparative Mammalian Immunology

The Evolution and Diversity of the Immune Systems of Mammals

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Comparative Mammalian Immunology

The Evolution and Diversity of the Immune Systems of Mammals

About this book

Comparative Mammalian Immunology: The Evolution and Diversity of the Immune Systems of Mammals provides a review on the current knowledge of mammalian immune systems from a comparative viewpoint. This reference encompasses recent work on the immune systems of marine mammals, bats and marsupials in addition to other lesser-known species, with the immune systems of humans and laboratory mice as components of chapters on primates and rodents respectively. The book also makes use of the most recent studies on the genomic sequences of the mammals to identify both common and unique features of each mammal's immune system.The book elucidates the complex, but coordinated and controlled series of interactions involving cells and molecules that has evolved to protect the host against disease. Mammals consist of a highly diverse group of animals in which the immune system has been subjected to a variety of selective pressures. This is reflected in differences in the organization and function of their immune systems, and is especially seen in those gene families characterized by complexity and polymorphism.- Demonstrates multiple diverse pathways and mechanisms to optimize resistance and survival in the face of infectious diseases- Shows the clear patterns of emergence of different immunologic traits among the diverse orders of mammals- Reflects issues with innate or adaptive immune systems- Serves as a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge of the immune system of each mammalian order

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Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9780323952194
eBook ISBN
9780323952200
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Immunology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Acronyms
  10. List of Illustrations
  11. List of Tables
  12. Chapter 1 : The evolution of the mammals and their immune systems
  13. Chapter 2 : The evolution of viviparity
  14. Chapter 3 : The evolution and role of lactation
  15. Chapter 4 : Endothermy and immunity
  16. Chapter 5 : The microbiota–immune system relationship
  17. Chapter 6 : Innate immunity: basic features
  18. Chapter 7 : The mammalian major histocompatibility complex
  19. Chapter 8 : T Cells and their receptors
  20. Chapter 9 : Mammalian B cells
  21. Chapter 10 : Mammalian innate lymphoid cells
  22. Chapter 11 : The mammalian lymphoid system
  23. Chapter 12 : The monotremes: echidnas and platypus
  24. Chapter 13 : Marsupials: Opossums to Kangaroos
  25. Chapter 14 : Tylopoda: Camels and llamas
  26. Chapter 15 : Suiformes: Pigs and Peccaries
  27. Chapter 16 : The cetaceans: whales and dolphins
  28. Chapter 17 : Ruminants: cattle, sheep, and goats
  29. Chapter 18 : Chiropterans: the bats
  30. Chapter 19 : Feliformes: The cats and their relatives
  31. Chapter 20 : Caniforms: Dogs, bears, and their relatives
  32. Chapter 21 : The perissodactyls: horses and their relatives
  33. Chapter 22 : The Lagomorpha: rabbits, hares, and picas
  34. Chapter 23 : The rodents: mice, rats, and their relatives
  35. Chapter 24 : The primates: humans and their relatives
  36. Chapter 25 : The Afrotheria: Elephants, manatees, and their relatives
  37. Chapter 26 : Four other orders: the Xenarthra, the Scandentia, the Eulipotyphla, and the Pholidota
  38. Index
  39. A