Description
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Immunology**Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment.- Carefully structured layout - easy to follow and identify high yield information- Explains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context- More learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases – ideal for exam revision and practice- Animations offer a visual overview of immunological concepts
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 The Immune System and Innate Immunity1. Introduction to the Immune System2. Cells, Tissues and Organs of the Immune System3. Mechanisms of Innate Immunity4. Complement5. Mononuclear Phagocytes in Immune DefenceSECTION 2 Adaptive Immune Responses6. T-Cell Receptors and Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules7. Antigen Presentation8. Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity9. B-Cell Development and the Antibody Response10. Antibodies11. Immunological Tolerance12. Regulation of the Immune Response13. Immune Responses in TissuesSECTION 3 Defence Against Infectious Agents14. Immunity to Viruses15. Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi16. Immunity to Protozoa and Worms17. VaccinationSECTION 4 Immunodeficiency18. Primary Immunodeficiencies19. AIDS, Secondary Immunodeficiency and ImmunosuppressionSECTION 5 Immune Responses Against Tissues20. Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disease21. Transplantation and Rejection22. Immunity to CancersSECTION 6 Hypersensitivity23. Immediate Hypersensitivity (Type I)24. Hypersensitivity (Type II)25. Hypersensitivity (Type III)26. Hypersensitivity (Type IV)
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