Immunology

By Gordon R. Carter, Darla J. Wise, G. R. Carter

Book Overview

Immunology: A Concise Review offers the essential and basic ideas of immunology as a quick reference for students, practitioners, and veterinary technicians. Although concise, the book is comprehensive and a knowledge of its contents will assure the reader a relatively thorough understanding of what is frequently a difficult subject. The book covers all of the basics of immunology, including chapters on: the origin and function of hemopoietic and lymphopoietic cells; non-specific immunity; antigens; complement; cell receptors and cytokines associated with the immune response; specific immune responses; responses to bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and tumors. More advanced topics include: an examination of all four hypersensitivity reactions; autoimmunity; immune deficiency diseases; organ transplant and rejection; vaccination and immunization; and immunodiagnostic techniques. Additionally, the book offers end of chapter glossaries and a cumulative glossary as well as explanatory black and white illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813815991
• ISBN13: 9780813815992
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 8.5"