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The immune response : basic and clinical principles /

The Immune Response is a unique reference work covering the basic and clinical principles of immunology in a modern and comprehensive fashion. Written in an engaging conversational style, the book conveys the broad scope and fascinating appeal of immunology. The book is beautifully illustrated with...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mak, Tak W., 1945-
Otros Autores: Saunders, Mary E. (Scientific editor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic, ©2006.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
  • Perspective on Immunity
  • Introduction to the Immune Response
  • Cells and Tissues of the Immune Response
  • Innate Immunity
  • B Cell Receptor Structure and Effector Function
  • Antigen-Antibody Interaction
  • Exploiting Antigen-Antibody Interaction
  • The Immunoglobulin Genes
  • The Humoral Response: B Cell Development and Activation
  • The Major Histocompatibility Complex
  • Antigen Processing and Presentation
  • T Cell Receptor: Structure of its Proteins and Genes
  • T Cell Development
  • T Cell Activation
  • T cell differentiation and effector function
  • Immune Tolerance in the Periphery
  • Cytokines and their Receptors
  • Bridging Innate and Specific Immunity: NK, gd T and NKT cells
  • Complement
  • Mucosal and Cutaneous Immunity
  • Comparative Immunology
  • CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
  • Immunity to Pathogens
  • Vaccines and Clinical Immunization
  • Primary Immunodeficiencies
  • HIV and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
  • Tumor Immunology
  • Transplantation
  • Allergy and Hypersensitivity
  • Autoimmune Disease
  • Glossary
  • Appendices
  • Index
  • Abbreviations.