Elements of Immunology

Table of Content
Introduction to the Immune System
Cells and Organs of the Immune System
Antigens
Antibodies
Generation of Antibody Diversity
Major Histocompatibility Complex
T-cell Receptor
T-cell Development and Activation
B-cell Development and Activation
Complement System
Antigen Processing and Presentation
Cell-mediated Immunity
Hypersensitivity
Cell Migration and Inflammatory Response
Immune Response to Infectious Agents
Vaccines
Transplantation Immunology
Cancer and the Immune System
Primary and Secondary Immunodeficiencies
Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases
Salient Features
Simple and lucid language explaining core concepts
Rich pedagogy that facilitates learning
Colourful and consistent art programme comprising over 300 four-colour illustrations that helps to visualize and comprehend concepts better
400 end-of-chapter questions help revise the key concepts
Discussion of the latest developments in the area of immunology such as MHC haplotype matching for cell transplantation, latest antiretroviral drugs developed against HIV, etc.
Description of key contributors, researchers and their landmark experiments
Packed with supplements and media resources
Over 30 animations that depict key concepts in three dimensions
A question bank containing over 400 questions and clinical case studies along with lecture slides including artwork from the book, as supplements to the text, specifically for the instructors
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