Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession

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Elsevier Science, 2002 - Biography & Autobiography - 202 pages
Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession describes the background to Paul Ehrlich's immunological works and theories and delves into the substance of his experiments in great detail. By exploring these early developments in immunology, the book lays the foundation for modern concepts, providing immunologists, biomedical researchers, and students the context for the discoveries in their field.

  • The selectionist theory of antibody formation
  • Kinetics of primary and secondary antibody response
  • Quantitative methods of measurement of antigens and antibody
  • Demonstration of passive transfer of immunity from mother to foetus

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TitlePaul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession
AuthorsArthur M. Silverstein, Paul Ehrlich
Editionillustrated
PublisherElsevier Science, 2002
ISBN0126437653, 9780126437652
Length202 pages
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Biography & Autobiography / General
Medical / History
Medical / Immunology
Medical / Infectious Diseases
Science / Life Sciences / Biochemistry
Science / Life Sciences / Cell Biology
Science / Life Sciences / Microbiology
  
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