Encyclopedia of Immunobiology Front Cover

Encyclopedia of Immunobiology

  • Length: 3126 pages
  • Edition: 1
  • Publisher:
  • Publication Date: 2016-07-12
  • ISBN-10: 012374279X
  • ISBN-13: 9780123742797
  • Sales Rank: #8976395 (See Top 100 Books)
Description

Encyclopedia of Immunobiology provides the largest integrated source of immunological knowledge currently available. It consists of broad ranging, validated summaries on all of the major topics in the field as written by a team of leading experts. The large number of topics covered is relevant to a wide range of scientists working on experimental and clinical immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, veterinary science, physiology, and hematology.

The book is built in thematic sections that allow readers to rapidly navigate around related content. Specific sections focus on basic, applied, and clinical immunology. The structure of each section helps readers from a range of backgrounds gain important understanding of the subject.

  • Contains tables, pictures, and multimedia features that enhance the learning process
  • In-depth coverage allows readers from a range of backgrounds to benefit from the material
  • Provides handy cross-referencing between articles to improve readability, including easy access from portable devices

Table of Contents

VOLUME 1 Development and Phylogeny of the Immune System
I – MYELOID AND B CELL DEVELOPMENT
II – Development of T Cells and Innate Lymphoid Cells
III Cells of the Innate Immune System
IV – Phylogeny of the Immune System

VOLUME 2 Molecular Immunology
I – Structure and Function of Diversifying Receptors
II – MHC Structure and Function
III – Molecular Aspects of Innate Immunity
IV – Cytokines and their Receptors

VOLUME 3 Activation of the Immune System
I – Signal Transduction
II – B Cell Activation
III – T Cell Activation
IV – Anatomy and Microanatomy of the Immune System

VOLUME 4 Immunity to Pathogens and Tumors

VOLUME 5 Physiology and Immune System Dysfunction

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