Immunology - Ivan M. Roitt

Immunology - Ivan M. Roitt

Immunology: A Comprehensive Overview

By Ivan M. Roitt

Immunology is the study of the immune system, which is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection. This book provides a comprehensive overview of immunology, from the basic principles to the most recent advances in the field.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive coverage: This book covers all aspects of immunology, from the basic principles to the most recent advances in the field.
  • Clear and concise writing style: The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, making this book accessible to readers of all levels.
  • Full-color illustrations: The book is filled with full-color illustrations that help to explain the concepts discussed in the text.
  • Clinical correlations: The author provides numerous clinical correlations throughout the book, helping readers to see how immunology is applied in the real world.

Why You Should Buy This Book:

If you are interested in learning more about immunology, then this book is a must-have. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field available, and it is written in a clear and concise manner that makes it accessible to readers of all levels.

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  • "This book is a comprehensive and well-written overview of immunology. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this important field."
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Table of Contents

Part I: Basic Immunology

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Immunology
  • Chapter 2: Cells of the Immune System
  • Chapter 3: Antigens and Antibodies
  • Chapter 4: The Complement System
  • Chapter 5: Cytokines and Chemokines
  • Chapter 6: Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
  • Chapter 7: T Cell Receptor (TCR) and B Cell Receptor (BCR)
  • Chapter 8: Signal Transduction in the Immune System
  • Chapter 9: Immunological Memory

Part II: Innate Immunity

  • Chapter 10: Phagocytes
  • Chapter 11: Natural Killer (NK) Cells
  • Chapter 12: Mast Cells and Basophils
  • Chapter 13: Eosinophils and Neutrophils
  • Chapter 14: Dendritic Cells
  • Chapter 15: Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) and Other Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)

Part III: Adaptive Immunity

  • Chapter 16: T Cell Development
  • Chapter 17: B Cell Development
  • Chapter 18: T Cell Activation
  • Chapter 19: B Cell Activation
  • Chapter 20: Antibody Production
  • Chapter 21: T Cell-Mediated Immunity
  • Chapter 22: Humoral Immunity
  • Chapter 23: Immunological Tolerance

Part IV: Clinical Immunology

  • Chapter 24: Autoimmunity
  • Chapter 25: Allergy and Asthma
  • Chapter 26: Immunodeficiency
  • Chapter 27: Transplantation Immunology
  • Chapter 28: Tumor Immunology
  • Chapter 29: Vaccines and Immunotherapy

Part V: Frontiers in Immunology

  • Chapter 30: Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Chapter 31: Gene Therapy
  • Chapter 32: Tissue Engineering
  • Chapter 33: Nanotechnology in Immunology
  • Chapter 34: Computational Immunology

Index