Full Description
Encyclopedia of Immunobiology provides the largest integrated source of immunological knowledge currently available. It consists of broad ranging, validated summaries on all of the major topics in the field as written by a team of leading experts. The large number of topics covered is relevant to a wide range of scientists working on experimental and clinical immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, veterinary science, physiology, and hematology.The book is built in thematic sections that allow readers to rapidly navigate around related content. Specific sections focus on basic, applied, and clinical immunology. The structure of each section helps readers from a range of backgrounds gain important understanding of the subject.
Contents
Volume 1Wayne Hein, John R. Gordon, Cynthia J. Guidos and Antonius RolinkMyeloid and B cell developmentDevelopment of T cells and innate lymphoid cellsCells of the innate immune systemPhylogeny of the immune systemVolume 2: Molecular Immunology, edited by Marco Colonna, Tim Elliott, Alberto Mantovani and Alberto MartinStructure and function of diversifying receptorsMHC structure and functionMolecular aspects of innate immunityCytokines and their receptorsVolume 3: Activation of the Immune System, edited by Anthony DeFranco, Masayuki Miyasaka and Tim MosmannSignal transductionB cell activationT cell activationAnatomy and Microanatomy of the immune systemVolume 4: Immunity to pathogens and tumors, edited by Christine A. Biron, Olivera J. Finn and Paul KayeImmunity to bacterial, parasitic and fungal infectionsImmunity to viral infectionsTumor immunology Volume 5: Physiology and immune system dysfunction, edited by Marina Cavazzana, Anne Cooke and Michael J. H. RatcliffePhysiology of the immune systemAutoimmunityTransplantationAllergyImmune deficiency
