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100 1 $aAbbas, Abul K.
245 10 $aBasic immunology :$bfunctions and disorders of the immune system /$cAbul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman.
250 $a3rd ed.
260 $aPhiladelphia, Pa. ;$aLondon :$bSaunders,$cc2011.
300 $aviii, 312 p. :$bcol. ill ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 239-243) and index.
505 8 $aIntroduction to the immune system: the nomenclature, general properties, and components of the immune system -- Innate immunity: the early defense against infections -- Antigen capture and presentation to lymphoctyes: what lymphocytes see -- Antigen recognition in the adaptive immune system: structure of lymphocyte antigen receptors and the development of immune repertoires -- Cell-mediated immune responses: activation of T lymphocytes by cell-associated microbes -- Effector mechanisms of cell-mediated immunity: eradication of intracellular microbes -- Humoral immune responses: activation of B lymphocytes and production of antibodies -- Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity: the elimination of extracellular microbes and toxins -- Immunological tolerance and autoimmunity: self-nonself discrimination in the immune system and its failure -- Immune responses against tumors and transplants: immunity to noninfectious transformed and foreign cells -- Hypersensitivity diseases: disorders caused by immune responses -- Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies: diseases caused by defective immune responses.
520 $aThis updated 3rd edition provides a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter. Youll get the latest coverage on regulatory T cells, biology of the Th17 subset of CD4+ T cells, and more. The full-color artwork, comprehensive glossary, and clinical cases are just some of the features that reinforce and test your understanding of how the immune system functions.
650 0 $aImmunology.
650 0 $aImmunity.
650 22 $aImmunologic Deficiency Syndromes.
650 22 $aImmune System$xphysiology.
650 22 $aHypersensitivity.
650 12 $aImmunity.
700 1 $aLichtman, Andrew H.
776 08 $iOnline version:$aAbbas, Abul K.$tBasic immunology.$b3rd ed.$dPhiladelphia, Pa. ; London : Saunders, c2011$w(OCoLC)760237347
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