Cellular and Molecular Immunology

by Abbas, Abul K.; Lichtman, Andrew H.; Pober, Jordan S.

• ISBN13: 9780721682334
• ISBN10: 0721682332
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

The new edition of this text continues the tradition of delivering an accessible, engaging, and current introduction to this essential subject. It describes the principles of basic and applied immunology in a concise, straightforward manner, while incorporating a wealth of current information. Over 330 new, full-color illustrations help readers grasp important information quickly and easily.

Author Biography

Abul K. Abbas, MBBS: Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology, University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine, California Andrew H. Lichtman, MD, PhD: Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Table of Contents

Section i Introduction to Immunology	1	(38)
General Properties of Immune Responses	3	(14)
Cells and Tissues of the Immune System	17	(22)
Section ii Recognition of Antigens	39	(84)
Antibodies and Antigens	41	(22)
The Major Histocompatibility Complex	63	(16)
Antigen Processing and Presentation to T Lymphocytes	79	(23)
Antigen Receptors and Accessory Molecules of T Lymphocytes	102	(21)
Section iii Maturation, Activation, and Regulation of Lymphocytes	123	(110)
Lymphocyte Maturation and Expression of Antigen Receptor Genes	125	(36)
Activation of T Lymphocytes	161	(21)
B Cell Activation and Antibody Production	182	(26)
Immunologic Tolerance	208	(25)
Section iv Effector Mechanisms of Immune Responses	233	(108)
Cytokines	235	(35)
Innate Immunity	270	(21)
Effector Mechanisms of Cell-Mediated Immunity	291	(18)
Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity	309	(32)
The Immune Response: A Summary	335	(6)
Section v Immunity in Defense and Disease	341	(127)
Immunity to Microbes	343	(20)
Transplantation Immunology	363	(21)
Immunity to Tumors	384	(20)
Diseases Caused by Immune Resposes: Hypersensitivity and Autoimmunity	404	(20)
Immediate Hypersensitivity	424	(21)
Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies	445	(23)
Appendix I Glossary	468	(32)
Appendix II Principal Features of CD Molecules	500	(15)
Appendix III Laboratory Techniques Commonly Used in Immunology	515	(14)
Index	529