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9780632044139

How the Immune System Works

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  • ISBN13:

    9780632044139

  • ISBN10:

    0632044136

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-02-01
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Summary

Not just another immunology book, Blackwell now offers the 2nd edition of How the Immune System Works. Written in the same offbeat, lecture-style you're familiar with, the second edition provides a perfect introduction to the essential principles of the immune system, covered in 9 humorous but highly informative lectures. Perfect as exam-prep review or an enjoyable overview of a difficult subject.This revised edition features: New updates on the Pathophysiology of immunology System-based approach that examines immunology as a system Unique and engaging style for quick and easy learningPraise from the previous edition: This is the book that every student (regardless of level) should read as he or she begins to study immunology.-- Daniel G. Tenen, MDAssociate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Member, Harvard Medical School Program in Immunology

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book 1(4)
PART I. THE HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM
Lecture 1. An Overview
5(12)
Lecture 2. The Innate Immune System
17(12)
Lecture 3. B Cells and Antibodies
29(14)
Lecture 4. MHC Molecules and Antigen Presentation
43(10)
Lecture 5. T Cells and Cytokines
53(10)
Lecture 6. Lymphoid Organs and Lymphocyte Trafficking
63(10)
Lecture 7. Tolerance Induction and MHC Restriction
73(12)
PART II. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN DISEASE
Lecture 8. Immunopathology--The Immune System Gone Wrong
85(12)
Lecture 9. Cancer and the Immune System
97(8)
Glossary 105(2)
Index 107

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