Full Description
Encyclopedia of Immunobiology, Second Edition, Five Volume Set covers the full range of Immunology, presenting topics logically and making extensive use of "hot links" to refer the reader to related content. The new edition is not just an update of the original title; it vastly expands fields like immunotherapy, immunity to viral infection, vaccine development, inflammatory responses, and high throughput analyses. Containing 350 chapters written by world-leading experts, this edition integrates all concepts coherently and logically to paint a comprehensive picture of the evolving field of Immunology.
The immune system, complex and multi-layered, has evolved to differentiate between "self" and foreign pathogens, providing protection against infections while dysregulation can cause diseases like autoimmunity, allergies, and inflammatory disorders. This understanding has led to numerous therapeutic interventions crucial for human health improvement.
Contents
Section list:
Immune system development
Molecular aspects of innate immunity
Cells of the innate immune system
Development of T and ILC
Structure and Function of Diversifying Receptors
Genetics and structure of MHC
Anatomy and microanatomy of the immune system
T cell activation and function
B cell activation
Cytokines and their receptors
Signal Transduction
Phylogeny of the Immune System
Immunity to Bacterial and Parasitic Diseases
Immunity to viral diseases
Autoimmunity
Immunotherapy
Allergy
Cancer immunology
Immune deficiency
Physiology of the immune system
Vaccinology
