Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choicefor both veterinary students and practitioners. It's the only complete resource on the subject, featuring a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles with comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts. INDICE: The Defense of the Body Innate Immunity: The Recognition of Invaders Innate Immunity: Proinflammatory and Antimicrobial Mediators Innate Immunity: Neutrophils and Phagocytosis Innate Immunity: Macrophages and Recovery fromInflammation Systemic Responses to Inflammation Innate Immunity: The Complement System Cell Signaling: Cytokines and Their Receptors Antigens: Triggers of Adaptive Immunity Dendritic Cells and Antigen Processing The Major Histocompatibility Complex Organs of the Immune System Lymphocytes Helper T Cells and Their Response to Antigen B Cells and Their Response to Antigen Antibodies: Soluble Antigen Receptors How Antigen-Binding Receptors are made T-Cell Function and the Destruction of Cell-Associated Invaders The Third Lymphocyte Population:Natural Killer Cells Regulation of Adaptive Immunity Immunity in the Fetus and Newborn Immunity at Body Surfaces Vaccines and Their Production The Use of Vaccines Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi Immunity to Viruses Immunity to Parasites Type I Hypersensitivity Red Cell Antigens and Type II Hypersensitivity Immune Complexes and Type III Hypersensitivity Type IV Hypersensitivity: Delayed Hypersensitivity Organ Graft Rejection Resistance to Tumors Autoimmunity: General Principles Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases The Systemic Immunological Diseases Primary Immunodeficiencies Secondary Immunological Defects Drugs and Other Agents That Affect the Immune System The Evolution of the Immune System Immunodiagnostic Techniques Appendix 1: Annotated List Of Selected CD Molecules Appendix 2: Some Selected Cytokines Glossary
- ISBN: 978-1-4557-0362-3
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 568
- Fecha Publicación: 15/06/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés