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Understanding Immunology Peter Wood

Understanding Immunology By Peter Wood

Understanding Immunology by Peter Wood


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Understanding Immunology Summary

Understanding Immunology by Peter Wood

Understanding Immunology is a well-established introduction to this complex subject for readers with no previous exposure. It is aimed primarily at undergraduates in biological sciences, biomedical sciences and medicine. The selection and order of topic coverage is designed to instruct effectively, and a variety of boxed examples add depth and historical context for those readers wanting to go beyond the essentials.

Understanding Immunology Reviews

Nice book size, clear helpful diagrams and reasonable sized chapters, useful glossary. Helpful revision and updates in a fast changing field - Peter Bentley, Head of Biology Department, City University

A very accessible text for students. The diagrams are clear and there are good Q&A sections - Anne Humphreys, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University


About Peter Wood

Dr. Peter Wood is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Manchester. He has over 20 years of teaching experience, both in the UK and in the USA, and is widely published in the literature. His current research interest is the role of cytokines in the development of diabetes.

Table of Contents

  • 1 The threat to the body: the role and requirements of the immune system
  • 2 The immediate response to infection: innate immunity and the inflammatory response
  • 3 Specific immune recognition: B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule
  • 4 T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen
  • 5 Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors
  • 6 Anatomy of the immune system
  • 7 Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production
  • 8 Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (1) Antibody-mediated responses
  • 9 Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) Cell-mediated immunity
  • 10 Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies
  • 11 Immunological tolerance and regulation - why doesn't the immune system attack ourselves?
  • 12 Autoimmune diseases
  • 13 Allergy and other hypersensitivities
  • 14 AIDS
  • 15 Manipulating the immune system: transplantation and tumours
  • Glossary
  • Index

Additional information

GOR006682824
9780273730682
0273730681
Understanding Immunology by Peter Wood
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
20110331
400
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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