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Immunobiology : the immune system in health and disease / edited by Charles A. Janeway, Jr... [et al.]. - 6th ed. - New York : Garland Science, c2005. - xxiii, 823 p. : ill. 28 cm. +

Rev. ed. of: Immunobiology 5. 5th ed.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. An introduction to immunobiology and innate immunity. Basic concepts in immunology. Innate immunity -- Pt. 2. The recognition of antigen. Antigen recognition by B-cell and T-cell receptors. The generation of lymphocyte antigen receptors. Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes -- Pt. 3. The development of mature lymphocyte receptor repertoires. Signaling through immune system receptors. The development and survival of lymphocytes -- Pt. 4. The adaptive immune response. T cell-mediated immunity. The humoral immune response. Adaptive immunity to infection -- Pt. 5. The immune system in health and disease. Failures of host defense mechanisms. Allergy and hypersensitivity. Autoimmunity and transplantation. Manipulation of the immune response -- Pt. 6. The origins of immune responses. Evolution of the innate immune system.

ISBN: 0443073090 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Immune System
Immune System
Immunity
Immunotherapy

LC Class. No.: QR181 / .I397 2005

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QW 504 / .I46 2005