Cellular and molecular immunology / Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai ; illustrations by David L. Baker, Alexandra Baker.
By: Abbas, Abul K [author.].
Contributor(s): Lichtman, Andrew H [author.] | Pillai, Shiv [author.].
Edition: Eighth edition.Description: p. ; cm.ISBN: 9780323222754 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Immunity, Cellular | Antibody Formation -- immunology | Antigens -- immunology | Immune System Diseases -- immunology | Lymphocytes -- immunologyGenre/Form: Print books.DDC classification: 616.07/97| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Shelf | QR185.5.A23 2015 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000002127 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Properties and overview of immune responses -- Cells and tissues of the immune system -- Leukocyte circulation and migration into tissues -- Innate immunity -- Antibodies and antigens -- Major histocompatibility complex molecules and antigen presentation to T lymphocytes -- Immune receptors and signal transduction -- Lymphocyte development and antigen receptor gene rearrangement -- Activation of T lymphocytes -- Development and functions of CD4+ effector T cells -- Development and functions of CD8+ effector T cells -- B cell activation and antibody production -- Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity -- Specialized immunity at epithelial barriers and in immune privileged tissues -- Immunologic tolerance and autoimmunity -- Immunity to microbes -- Transplantation immunology -- Immunity to tumors -- Hypersensitivity disorders -- IgE-dependent immune responses and atopic disease -- Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies.