Understanding immunology

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wood, Peter [ (Peter John)] , 1952- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Harlow, England New York : Prentice Hall , 2011
Edition:3rd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The threat to the body : the role and requirements of the immune system
  • 2. The immediate response to infection : innate immunity and the inflammatory response
  • 3. Specific immune recognition : B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule
  • 4. T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen
  • 5. Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors
  • Anatomy of the immune system
  • 6. Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production
  • 7. Effector mechanisms : dealing with pathogens in vivo (1) antibody-mediated responses
  • 8. Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) cell-mediated immunity
  • 9. Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies
  • 10. Immunological tolerance and regulation : why doesn't the immune system attack ourselves?
  • 11. Autoimmune diseases
  • 12. Allergy and other hypersensitivities
  • 13. AIDS
  • 14. Manipulating the immune system : transplantation and tumours.