Cellular and molecular immunology /
Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman & Shiv Pillai ; illustrations by David L. Baker, Alexandra Baker.
- 9th edition.
- x, 565 p. : ill. (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents;
Chapter 1: Properties and overview of immune responses Chapter 2: Cells and tissues of the immune system Chapter 3: Leukocyte circulation and migration into tissues Chapter 4: Innate immunity Chapter 5: Antibodies and antigens Chapter 6: Antigen presentation to lymphocytes and the functions of major histocompatibility complex molecules Chapter 7: Immune receptors and signal transduction Chapter 8: Lymphocyte development and antigen receptor gene rearrangement Chapter 9: Activation of lymphocytes Chapter 10: Differentiation and functions of CD4+ effector T cells Chapter 11: Differentiation and functions of CD8+ effector T cells Chapter 12: B cell activation and antibody production Chapter 13: Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity Chapter 14: Specialized immunity at epithelial barriers and an immune privileged tissues Chapter 15: Immunologic tolerance and autoimmunity Chapter 16: Immunity to microbes Chapter 17: Transplantation immunology Chapter 18: Immunity to tumors Chapter 19: Hypersensitivity disorders Chapter 20: Allergy Chapter 21: Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies