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9781405121156

Really Essential Medical Immunology, 2nd Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9781405121156

  • ISBN10:

    1405121157

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-11-01
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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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

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