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Informationen zum Autor Richard Coico, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, New YorkGeoffrey Sunshine, Heath Effects Institute, and Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts Klappentext Immunology: A Short Course, Seventh Edition introduces all the critical topics of modern immunology in a clear and succinct yet comprehensive fashion. The authors offer uniquely-balanced coverage of classical and contemporary approaches and basic and clinical aspects. The strength of Immunology: A Short Course is in providing a complete review of modern immunology without the burden of excessive data or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics, illustrated by uniformly drawn, full-color illustrations and photographs.This new edition of Immunology: A Short Course:* Has been fully revised and updated, with a brand new art program to help reinforce learning* Includes a new chapter on Innate Immunity to reflect the growth in knowledge in this area* Highlights important therapeutic successes resulting from targeted antibody therapies* Includes end of chapter summaries and review questions, a companion website at www.wileyimmunology.com/coico featuring interactive flashcards, USMLE-style interactive MCQs, figures as PowerPoint slides, and case-based material to help understand clinical applications Zusammenfassung Immunology: A Short Course, 7th Edition introduces all the critical topics of modern immunology in a clear and succinct yet comprehensive fashion. The authors offer uniquely-balanced coverage of classical and contemporary approaches and basic and clinical aspects. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the AuthorsContributorsPreface and AcknowledgmentsHow to Use Your TextbookAbout the Companion Website1 Overview of the Immune System2 Innate Immunity3 Adaptive Immunity4 Immunogens and Antigens5 Antibody Structure and Function6 Antigen-Antibody Interactions Immune Assays and Experimental Systems7 The Genetic Basis of Antibody Structure8 Biology of the B Lymphocyte9 How T Cells Recognize Antigen: The Role of the Major Histocompatibility Complex10 Biology of the T Lymphocyte11 Activation and Function of T Cells12 Cytokines13 Tolerance and Autoimmunity14 Complement15 Hypersensitivity: Type I16 Hypersensitivity: Types II and III17 Hypersensitivity: Type IV18 Immunodeficiency Disorders and Neoplasias of the Lymphoid System19 Transplantation20 Tumor Immunology21 Resistance and Immunization to Infectious DiseasesGlossaryAppendix: Partial List of CD AntigensIndex...
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About the AuthorsContributorsPreface and AcknowledgmentsHow to Use Your TextbookAbout the Companion Website1 Overview of the Immune System2 Innate Immunity3 Adaptive Immunity4 Immunogens and Antigens5 Antibody Structure and Function6 Antigen-Antibody Interactions Immune Assays and Experimental Systems7 The Genetic Basis of Antibody Structure8 Biology of the B Lymphocyte9 How T Cells Recognize Antigen: The Role of the Major Histocompatibility Complex10 Biology of the T Lymphocyte11 Activation and Function of T Cells12 Cytokines13 Tolerance and Autoimmunity14 Complement15 Hypersensitivity: Type I16 Hypersensitivity: Types II and III17 Hypersensitivity: Type IV18 Immunodeficiency Disorders and Neoplasias of the Lymphoid System19 Transplantation20 Tumor Immunology21 Resistance and Immunization to Infectious DiseasesGlossaryAppendix: Partial List of CD AntigensIndex
