Concise medical immunology - Doan, Thao.; Melvold, Roger; Waltenbaugh, Carl. (Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005)
Introduction to the immune system: antigens and the concept of self versus nonself -- Cells, cell-surface molecules, and organs -- The innate immune response -- Molecules of the adaptive immune system -- The adaptive immune response -- Protective immune responses -- Immune deficiency -- Hypersensitivity reactions -- Autoimmunity and tolerance -- Transplantation -- Immunotherapy and immunosuppression.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Immune System; Immunity; Immunologic Factors; Immunotherapy