Kuby immunology
Jenni Punt (Author), Sharon A. Stranford (Author), Patricia P. Jones (Author), Judith A. Owen (Author)
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
Print Book, English, 2019
Eighth edition View all formats and editions
Macmillan Education, New York, 2019
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
9781464189784, 9781319114701, 9781319114756, 1464189781, 1319114709, 131911475X
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I. Introduction
Overview of the immune system
Cells, organs, and microenvironments of the immune system
Recognition and response
II. Innate immunity
Innate immunity
The complement ssytem
III. Adaptive immunity : antigen receptors and MHC
The organization and expression of lymphocyte receptor genes
The major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation
IV. Adaptive immunity : development
T-cell development
B-cell development
V. Adaptive immunity : effector responses
T-cell activation, helper subset differvention, and memory
B-cell activation, differentiation, and memory generation
Effector responses : antibody- and cell-mediated immunity
Barrier immunity : the immunology of mucosa and skin
The adaptive immune response in space and time
VI. The immune system in health and disease
Allergy, hypersensitivities, and chronic inflammation
Tolerance, autoimmunity, and transplantation
Infectious diseases and vaccines
Immunodeficiency diseases
Cancer and the immune system
VII. Experimental methods
Experimental systems and methods
Judy A. Owen was first author on previous edition