Description
Cellular and Molecular Immunology takes a comprehensive yet straightforward approach to the latest developments in this active and fast-changing field. Drs. Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, and Shiv Pillai present sweeping updates in this new edition to cover antigen receptors and signal transduction in immune cells, mucosal and skin immunity, cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interaction, and more. This reference is the up-to-date and readable textbook you need to master the complex subject of immunology.- Recognize the clinical relevance of the immunology through discussions of the implications of immunologic science for the management of human disease.- Grasp the details of experimental observations that form the basis for the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels and draw the appropriate conclusions.- Stay abreast of the latest advances in immunology and molecular biology through extensive updates that cover cytokines, innate immunity, leukocyte-endothelial interactions, signaling, costimulation, and more.- Visualize immunologic processes more effectively through a completely revised art program with redrawn figures, a brighter color palette, and more 3-dimensional art.- Find information more quickly and easily through a reorganized chapter structure and a more logical flow of material.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Properties and Overview of Immune ResponsesChapter 2: Cells and Tissues of the Immune SystemChapter 3: Leukocyte Migration into TissuesChapter 4: Innate ImmunityChapter 5: Antibodies and AntigensChapter 6: Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules and Antigen Presentation to T LymphocytesChapter 7: Immune Receptors and Signal TransductionChapter 8: Lymphocyte Development and Antigen Receptor Gene RearrangementChapter 9: Activation of T LymphocytesChapter 10: Effector Mechanisms of Cell-Mediated ImmunityChapter 11: B Cell Activation and Antibody ProductionChapter 12: Effector Mechanisms of Humoral ImmunityChapter 13: Regional Immunity: Specialized Immune Responses in Epithelial and Immune Privileged TissuesChapter 14: Immunologic Tolerance and AutoimmunityChapter 15: Immunity to MicrobesChapter 16: Transplantation ImmunologyChapter 17: Immunity to TumorsChapter 18: Hypersensitivity DisordersChapter 19: IgE-Dependent Immune Responses and Allergic DiseaseChapter 20: Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiences
