Abbas, Abul K.

Cellular and molecular immunology / Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai ; illustrations by David L. Baker, Alexandra Baker. - 7th ed. - Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders, c2011 - x, 545 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9781437715286 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1437715281 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780808924258 (international ed.)

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Cellular immunity.
Molecular immunology.
Immunity, Cellular.
Antibody Formation--immunology.
Antigens--immunology.
Immune System Diseases--immunology.
Lymphocytes--immunology.

QR181.5.5 / .A23 2011

616.07/97

QW 568