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Immunology /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Anderson, William L., Ph. D.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Madison, Conn. : Fence Creek, [1999]
Edition:First edition.
Series:Integrated medical sciences.
Subjects:
Immune System > physiology.
Immunity > physiology.
Table of Contents:
  • The basics
  • Biological role of the immune system
  • Introduction to the immune system: innate and acquired immunity
  • Cells and tissues of the immune system
  • Activation of the immune response
  • Effector functions of the immune system
  • Coordination of the immune response: major cytokines
  • Learning issues
  • Antigens, immunogens, and autoantigens
  • Major histocompatibility complex
  • Structure of antibody and lymphocyte antigen receptors
  • Generation of antibody and T-cell receptor diversity
  • Immunoglobulin E reactions
  • Mucosal immunity
  • Cell-mediated immunity
  • Complement
  • Immunologic tissue damage
  • Measurement of immune responses
  • Immunodeficiency.