BookJenni Punt, Sharon A. Stranford, Patricia P. Jones, Judy A. Owen.
Summary: The 8th edition of 'Kuby Immunology' presents an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to the principles and findings of immunology. It contains full-colour illustrations, study questions, study aids and much more.
Contents:
I. Introduction, p.1
Chapter 1: Overview of the Immune System, p.1
Chapter 2: Cells, Organs and Microenvironments of the Immune System, p.31
Chapter 3: Recognition and Response, p.69
II. Innate Immunity
Chapter 4: Innate Immunity, p.113
Chapter 5: The Complement System, p.165
III. Adaptive Immunity: Antigen Receptors and MHC
Chapter 6: The Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes, p.205
Chapter 7: The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Antigen Presentation, p.249
IV. Adaptive Immunity: Development
Chapter 8: T-Cell Development, p.293
Chapter 9: B-Cell Development, p.321
V. Adaptive Immunity: Efeector Responses
Chapter 10: T-Cell Activation, Helper Subset Differentiation, and Memory, p.353
Chapter 11: B-Cell Activation, Differentiation, and Memory Generation, p.391
Chapter 12: Effector Responses: Antibody- and Cell-Mediated Immunity, p.433
Chapter 13: Barrier Immunity: The Immunology of Mucosa and Skin, p.473
Chapter 14: The Adaptive Immune Response in Space and Time, p.511
V. Adaptive Immunity: Efeector Responses
Chapter 15: Allergy, Hypersensitivities, and Chronic Inflammation, p.549
Chapter 16: Tolerance, Autoimmunity, and Transplantation, p.593
Chapter 17: Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, p.637
Chapter 18: Immunodeficiency Diseases, p.681
Experimental Systems Methods
Chapter 19: Cancer and the Immune System, p.727
VII. Experimental Systems Methods
Experimental Systems and Methods, p.759
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