Really Essential Medical Immunology, 2nd Edition

by Arthur Rabson (Tufts Univ. School of Medicine, Boston, USA); Ivan Roitt (Royal Free & University College Medical School); Peter Delves (Royal Free and University College Medical School)

• ISBN13: 9781405121156
• ISBN10: 1405121157
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This new edition of Really Essential Medical Immunology builds on the success of the first edition and includes a fresh contemporary look and easy-to-navigate feel, with fully updated content and materials. Really Essential Medical Immunology Second Edition is a concise, manageable and portable textbook, based on the original and best-selling Roitt's Essential Immunology, and is specifically designed and written for busy medical and science students getting to grips with the subject of immunology. The book is divided into five different parts covering: The basis of immunology The recognition of antigens The acquired immune response Immunity of infection Clinical immunology Really Essential Medical Immunology: Contains only the absolute essentials that students need to know Lays out information in a clear, easy-to-navigate format Includes revision summary boxes to help get the best results in exams Describes concepts visually through the use of clear, simple full colour diagrams Is a must-buy for busy students who need to find information fast and easy

Author Biography

Arthur Rabson is Professor of Immunology & Pathology at the Tufts University School of Medicine, USA.
Ivan Roitt is Emeritus Professor, Department of Immunology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London.
Peter Delves is Professor of Immunology, Department of Immunology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Basis of Immunology
Innate Immunity	1	(16)
Specific Acquired Immunity	17	(10)
Part 2 The Recognition of Antigen
Antibodies	27	(14)
Membrane Receptors for Antigen	41	(9)
The Primary Interaction with Antigen	50	(12)
Part 3 The Acquired Immune Response
The Anatomy of the Immune Response	62	(13)
Lymphocyte Activation	75	(7)
The Production of Effectors	82	(15)
Control Mechanisms	97	(8)
Ontogeny	105	(9)
Part 4 Immunity to Infection
Adversarial Strategies During Infection	114	(13)
Prophylaxis	127	(8)
Part 5 Clinical Immunology
Immunodeficiency	135	(13)
Hypersensitivity	148	(16)
Transplantation	164	(13)
Tumor Immunology	177	(11)
Autoimmune diseases	188	(23)
Glossary	211	(2)
Index	213