Cellular and Molecular Immunology E-Book: Cellular and Molecular Immunology E-BookCellular and Molecular Immunology takes a comprehensive yet straightforward approach to the latest developments in this active and fast-changing field. Drs. Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, and Shiv Pillai present sweeping updates in this new edition to cover antigen receptors and signal transduction in immune cells, mucosal and skin immunity, cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interaction, and more. This reference is the up-to-date and readable textbook you need to master the complex subject of immunology.
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Contents
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3 Leukocyte Migration into Tissues | 37 |
4 Innate Immunity | 55 |
5 Antibodies and Antigens | 89 |
6 Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules and Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes | 109 |
7 Immune Receptors and Signal Transduction | 139 |
8 Lymphocyte Development and Antigen Receptor Gene Rearrangement | 173 |
15 Immunity to Microbes | 345 |
16 Transplantation Immunology | 365 |
17 Immunity to Tumors | 389 |
18 Hypersensitivity Disorders | 407 |
19 IgEDependent Immune Responses and Allergic Disease | 425 |
20 Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies | 445 |
Glossary | 471 |
Appendix II Cytokines | 501 |
9 Activation of T Lymphocytes | 203 |
10 Effector Mechanisms of CellMediated Immunity | 225 |
11 B Cell Activation and Antibody Production | 243 |
12 Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity | 269 |
14 Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity | 319 |
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Cellular and Molecular Immunology Abul K. Abbas,Andrew H. Lichtman,Shiv Pillai No preview available - 2012 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology Abul K. Abbas,Andrew H. Lichtman,Shiv Pillai No preview available - 2012 |
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