Parham, Peter, 1950-

The immune system / Peter Parham. - Fifth edition. - xxv, 529 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Elements of the Immune System and Their Roles in Defense -- 2. Innate Immunity: The Immediate Response to Infection --
3. Innate Immunity: The Induced Response to Infection -- 4. Antibody Structure and the Generation of B-Cell Diversity -- 5. Antigen Recognition by T Lymphocytes -- 6. The Development of B Lymphocytes -- 7. The Development of T Lymphocytes -- 8. T Cell–Mediated Immunity -- 9. Immunity Mediated by B Cells and Antibodies -- 10. Preventing Infection at Mucosal Surfaces -- 11. Immunological Memory and Vaccination -- 12. Coevolution of Innate and Adaptive Immunity -- 13. Failures of the Body's Defenses -- 14. IgE-Mediated Immunity and Allergy -- 15. Transplantation of Tissues and Organs -- 16. Disruption of Healthy Tissue by the Adaptive Immune Response -- 17. Cancer and Its Interactions with the Immune System.



"A clear, concise, and contemporary presentation of immunological concepts. This text emphasizes the human immune system and presents concepts with a balanced level of detail to describe how the immune system works. Written for undergraduate, medical, veterinary, dental, and pharmacy students, it makes generous use of medical examples to illustrate points. This classroom-proven textbook offers clear writing, full-color illustrations, and section and chapter summaries that make the content accessible and easily understandable to students"--

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