Immunology: Understanding The Immune System
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A comprehensive and extremely accessible textbook written by a professor with over 20 years of experience teaching immunology courses. Elgert carefully melds together biology, clinical science, genetics and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a coherent and complete account of our knowledge of immunology. A variety of pedagogical aids, including chapter outlines, objectives and summaries as well as a self-evaluation section, assist students in the learning process.
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Introduction to the Immune System.
Cells and Organs of the Immune System.
Antigens.
Antibody Structure and Function.
Antigen-Antibody Reactions.
The Genetics of Antibody Formation.
The Major Histocompatibility Complex.
Major Histocompatibility Complex Restriction.
The T-Cell Receptor Complex: T-Cell Activation By Processed Antigen and Cell Surface-Associated Costimulatory Molecules.
Cytokines.
Cellular Interactions: Development of Effector Functions.
Immunoregulation.
Immunologic Tolerance.
Complement.
Hypersensitivities.
Autoimmunity.
Transplantation Immunology.
Tumor Immunology.
Immunomodulation.
Glossary of Commonly Used Immunologic Terms.
Abbreviations and Acronyms.
Appendices.
Index.
Cells and Organs of the Immune System.
Antigens.
Antibody Structure and Function.
Antigen-Antibody Reactions.
The Genetics of Antibody Formation.
The Major Histocompatibility Complex.
Major Histocompatibility Complex Restriction.
The T-Cell Receptor Complex: T-Cell Activation By Processed Antigen and Cell Surface-Associated Costimulatory Molecules.
Cytokines.
Cellular Interactions: Development of Effector Functions.
Immunoregulation.
Immunologic Tolerance.
Complement.
Hypersensitivities.
Autoimmunity.
Transplantation Immunology.
Tumor Immunology.
Immunomodulation.
Glossary of Commonly Used Immunologic Terms.
Abbreviations and Acronyms.
Appendices.
Index.
