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Abbas, Abul K.,

Basic immunology : functions and disorders of the immune system / Abul K. Abbas, MBBS, Andrew H. Lichtman, MD, PhD, Shiv Pillai, MBBS, PhD ; illustrations by David L. Baker - 6th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, 2020. - vii, 319 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Previous edition: 2016

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to the immune system -- Innate immunity -- Antigen capture and presentation to lymphocytes -- Antigen recognition in the adaptive immune system -- T cell-mediated immunity -- Effector mechanisms of T cell-mediated immunity -- Humoral immune responses -- Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity -- Immunologic tolerance and autoimmunity -- Immunology of tumors and transplantation -- Hypersensitivity -- Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies -- Selected readings -- Glossary -- Appendix I -- Appendix II -- Appendix III -- Index

This text emphasises the basic concepts and principles of human immunology. It includes review questions at the end of each chapter, key summary points throughout, and short, easy-to-read chapters

ISBN: 9780323549431 0323549438

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Immunology
Immunity.
Immune System--physiology.
Hypersensitivity.
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes.

LC Class. No.: QR181 / .A28 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 616.079 / A122