Full Description
This book focuses primarily on the newly discovered theory and techniques of veterinary molecular immunology. It also covers application of modern immunological methods into the treatment and control of infectious diseases and cancer, and future research trends. In terms of new immunological theories, this book focuses on recently-discovered innate lymphocytes (ILCs), signal transduction triggered by engagement of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) with pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), and signal communication between nerve and immune systems, antimicrobial peptides, immunoregulation and checkpoint, development and maturation of T and B lymphocytes, regulatory T cells, immune tolerance, and immunosuppression and evasion. In terms of new techniques and application, the book covers the categories and designs of preventive and therapeutic vaccines and the principle of developing vaccination program, occurrence, development and immune evasion of cancer cells, and the novel techniques for cancer therapy. In addition, comparison of avian and porcine cytokines with human and mouse ones is also provided in the appendices to illustrate the differences in cytokines between species. This book is valuable for the undergraduates, graduate students or professional researchers with requirement for advanced studies in veterinary immunology. It meets their requirements for improving and expanding knowledge of immunology.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Immunology.- Chapter 2 The immune system.- Chapter 3 Innate immunity.-Chapter 4 Development, maturation and activation of T Lymphocytes.- Chapter 5 Development and maturation of B Lymphocytes.- Chapter 6 Antigens and antibodies.- Major Chapter 7 histocompatibility (MHC) and antigen presentation.- Chapter 8 Adaptive immunity and immune protection.- Chapter 9 Immunoregulation.- Chapter 10 Cytokines.- Chapter 11 The complement system.- Chapter 12 Hypersensitivity and autoimmune disease.- Chapter 13 Mucosal immunity and tolerance.- Chapter 14 Immunosuppression and immune escape
