| Edition |
6th ed. |
| Physical description |
xxiii, 823 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. An introduction to immunobiology and innate immunity. Basic concepts in immunology -- Innate immunity -- Pt. 2. The recognition of antigen. Antigen recognition by B-cell and T-cell receptors -- The generation of lymphocyte antigen receptors -- Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes -- Pt. 3. The development of mature lymphocyte receptor repertoires. Signaling through immune system receptors -- The development and survival of lymphocytes -- Pt. 4. The adaptive immune response. T cell-mediated immunity -- The humoral immune response -- Adaptive immunity to infection -- Pt. 5. The immune system in health and disease. Failures of host defense mechanisms -- Allergy and hypersensitivity -- Autoimmunity and transplantation -- Manipulation of the immune response -- Evolution of the innate immune system. |
| Summary |
"Immunobiology," Sixth Edition guides the reader through the immune system in all its aspects - from the first engagement of innate immunity to the generation of the adaptive immune response and its clinical consequences. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now includes end-of-chapter questions. "Immunobiology "sets the standard for currency and authority with its clear writing style and organization, full-color art program, scientific accuracy, frequent updates, and consistent viewpoint - that of the host's interaction with an environment containing many species of potentially harmful microorganisms. |
| Other author |
Janeway, Charles.
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| Subject |
Immunology.
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Immunity.
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| ISBN |
0815341016 (paperback) |
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0443073104 (paperback) |
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0443073090 (paperback) |
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