Lecture notes Immunology.

Lecture Notes: Immunology is a best-selling concise introduction to immunology presenting the essential core knowledge for medical and biomedical science students. It takes an integrated approach and combines basic science and clinical information for a clear understanding of the cells, molecules an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Todd, Ian, 1954-
Other Authors: Reeves, W. G, Spickett, Gavin
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., [2005]
Edition:Fifth edition /
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The nature of immunity
  • Antigen recognition
  • Lymphocyte development and activation
  • Lymphocyte interactions, cytokines and the lymphoid system
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Complement
  • Phagocytes
  • Mast cells, basophils and eosinophils
  • Killer cells
  • Immunity and infection
  • HIV infection and AIDS
  • Immunodeficiency disorders
  • Inappropriate responses to extrinsic and intrinsic antigens
  • Mechanisms of immunological tissue damage
  • Susceptibility to immunological disease
  • Lymphoproliferative disease
  • Transplantation
  • Immunological therapy