Ebook: Cellular and Molecular Immunology: with STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Abbas, Cellular and Molecular Immunology)

Properties and overview of immune response -- Cells and tissues of the immune system -- Leukocyte migration into tissues -- Innate immunity -- Antibodies and antigens -- Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) Molecules and antigen presentation to T lymphocytes -- Immune receptors and signal transduction -- Lymphocyte development and antigen receptor gene rearrangement -- Activation of T lymphocytes -- Effector mechanisms of cell-mediated immunity -- B cell activation and antibody production -- Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity -- Regional immunity : specialized immune responses in epithelial and immune-privileged tissues -- Immunological tolerance and autoimmunity -- Immunity to microbes -- Transplantation immunology -- Immunity to tumors -- Hypersensitivity disorders -- IgE-dependent immune responses and atopic disease -- Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies.;"Cellular 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. In print and online with additional resources, this reference is the up-to-date and readable textbook you need to master the complex subject of immunology."--Publisher's description.