Cellular and molecular immunology /

Properties and overview of immune responses -- Cells and tissues of the immune system -- Leukocyte circulation and migration into tissues -- Innate immunity -- Antibodies and antigens -- Antigen presentation to t lymphocytes and the functions of major histocompatibility complex molecules -- Immune receptors and signal transduction -- Lymphocyte development and antigen receptor gene rearrangement -- Activation of t lymphocytes -- Differentiation and functions of cd4+ effector t cells -- Differentiation and functions of cd8+ effector t cells -- B cell activation and antibody production -- Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity -- Specialized immunity at epithelial barriers and in immune privileged tissues -- Immunologic tolerance and autoimmunity -- Immunity to microbes -- Transplantation immunology -- Immunity to tumors -- Hypersensitivity disorders -- Allergy -- Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies -- Cytokines -- Principal features of selected CD molecules -- Laboratory techniques commonly used in immunology.

Includes index.

This tenth edition of Cellular and Molecular Immunology includes
substantial revisions, reflecting recent scientific advances and
clinical applications of the science, while at the same time the authors have maintained the clear and readable style that has been typical of previous editions. Our presentation of new information focuses primarily on the important concepts and has not significantly increased the length of the book. They have also rewritten many sections for increased clarity, accuracy, and completeness. Throughout the book, the authors have paid
special attention to the clinical relevance of immunology and the
scientific underpinnings of human disease and therapies.

ne 23/08/2022

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