TY  - BOOK
AU  - Male,David
AU  - Peebles,Stokes
AU  - Male,Victoria
TI  - Immunology
SN  - 9780702078484
AV  - QR181 
U1  - 616.079 23
PY  - 2021///]
CY  - [Edinburgh?]
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Clinical immunology
KW  - Immune system
KW  - Immunity
KW  - Immune System
KW  - Immune System Phenomena
KW  - Immunologie clinique
KW  - Système immunitaire
KW  - Immunité
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic book
KW  - NATCOLCK
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction to the immune system -- Cells, tissues and organs of the immune system -- Mechanisms of innate immunity -- Complement -- Mononuclear phagocytes in immune defence -- T-cell receptors and major histocompatibility complex molecules -- Antigen presentation -- Cell-mediated cytotoxicity -- B-cell development and the antibody response -- Antibodies -- Immunological tolerance -- Regulation of the immune response -- Immune responses in tissues -- Immunity to viruses -- Immunity to bacteria and fungi -- Immunity to protozoa and worms -- Vaccination -- Primary immunodeficiencies -- Aids, secondary immunodeficiency and immunosuppression -- Autoimmunity and autoimmune disease -- Transplantation and rejection -- Immunity to cancers -- Immediate hypersensitivity (type I) -- Hypersensitivity (type II) -- Hypersensitivity (type III) -- Hypersensitivity (type IV)
N2  - Covering all the basic and clinical concepts you need to know for your coursework and USMLEs, Immunology, 9th Edition, offers a well-illustrated, carefully structured approach to this complex and fast-changing field. Carefully edited and authored by experts in both teaching and research, it provides cutting-edge, consistent coverage that links the laboratory and clinical practice. A user-friendly, color-coded format, including key concept boxes, explanatory diagrams, and nearly 200 photos to help you visually grasp and retain challenging concepts. Explains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs, and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context. Includes extensive updates to clinical information, including recent clinical approaches in cancer immunology, transplantation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and more. Features a reorganized format that presents immunology in the order in which is typically taught and learned, better integrating basic and clinical immunology. Covers new topics such as innate lymphoid cells, antibody-based therapies and antibody engineering, innate immunity and its components, the genetics of immunologically-based diseases and personalized medicine, and immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer. Provides Critical Thinking boxes, chapter-opening summaries, and case-based and USMLE-style questions that provide effective review and quick practice for exams - plus more learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. It also features full color 3-D animations?to deliver a dynamic visual overview of immunological concepts
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