Short description The 2nd edition of Immunology blends biology, clinical science, genetics, and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a complete account of our knowledge of immunology. New features include full-color design and over 50 new figures.
From the contents Preface.
Note to Reader.
1. Introduction to the Immune System.
2. Cells and Organs of the Immune System.
3. Innate Immunity.
4. Antigens and Antibodies.
5. Antigen-Antibody Interactions and Some Experimental Systems.
6. The Genetics of Antibody Formation and Structure.
7. The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Development of Immunity.
8. The T-Cell Receptor Complex: Characterization, Diversification, Costimulatory Molecules, Thymic Selection, and T-Cell Activation.
9. Cytokines.
10. Cellular Interactions: Development of Effector Functions and Their Regulation.
11. Complement.
12. Hypersensitivities.
13. Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity.
14. Transplantation Immunology.
15. Tumor Immunology.
16. Immunodeficiencies.
17. Immunity to Microbes.
Glossary of Commonly Used Immunologic Terms.
Appendix: Human Cluster of Differentiation (CD) Molecules.
