Wood, Peter 1952-
Understanding immunology / Peter Wood. - 3rd ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : Prentice Hall, 2011. - xiv, 363 p., [8] p. of col. plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The threat to the body : the role and requirements of the immune system -- The immediate response to infection : innate immunity and the inflammatory response -- Specific immune recognition : B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule -- T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen -- Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors -- Anatomy of the immune system -- Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production -- Effector mechanisms : dealing with pathogens in vivo (1) antibody-mediated responses -- Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) cell-mediated immunity -- Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies -- Immunological tolerance and regulation : why doesn't the immune system attack ourselves? -- Autoimmune diseases -- Allergy and other hypersensitivities -- AIDS -- Manipulating the immune system : transplantation and tumours.
9780273730682 0273730681
2011001686
Immunology.
Immune System.
Immune System Processes.
Immunity.
QR181 / .W735 2011
616.079 / UNW
QW 504
Understanding immunology / Peter Wood. - 3rd ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : Prentice Hall, 2011. - xiv, 363 p., [8] p. of col. plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The threat to the body : the role and requirements of the immune system -- The immediate response to infection : innate immunity and the inflammatory response -- Specific immune recognition : B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule -- T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen -- Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors -- Anatomy of the immune system -- Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production -- Effector mechanisms : dealing with pathogens in vivo (1) antibody-mediated responses -- Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) cell-mediated immunity -- Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies -- Immunological tolerance and regulation : why doesn't the immune system attack ourselves? -- Autoimmune diseases -- Allergy and other hypersensitivities -- AIDS -- Manipulating the immune system : transplantation and tumours.
9780273730682 0273730681
2011001686
Immunology.
Immune System.
Immune System Processes.
Immunity.
QR181 / .W735 2011
616.079 / UNW
QW 504