Atlas of Immunology

The Atlas of Immunology is a unique pictorial reference, containing more than 1000 illustrations depicting essentially every concept of importance in understanding immunology. Diagrams are included for all levels of understanding; there are some showing basic ideas and others providing a more detailed treatment for specialists. Illustrations in the Atlas range from photographs of historical figures to molecular structures of recently characterised cytokines, major histocompatibility complex molecules, immunoglobulins, and molecules of related interest to immunologists. No other book offers the breadth or detail of illustrated immunological concepts.

Over 1000 illustrations offer a current, comprehensive treatment of the most important concepts in immunology Illustrations are simple where possible and describe ideas in a language non-immunologists can understand Logical organization of figures allows readers to achieve the best possible understanding of immunology in the shortest amount of time Illustrated approach is perfect for students - the atlas offers a concise, clear presentation of basic subjects A primary resource for everyone interested in specialized molecular and cellular interactions in immunology

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The Atlas of Immunology is a unique pictorial reference, containing more than 1000 illustrations depicting essentially every concept of importance in understanding immunology. Diagrams are included for all levels of understanding; there are some showing basic ideas and others providing a more detailed treatment for specialists. Illustrations in the Atlas range from photographs of historical figures to molecular structures of recently characterised cytokines, major histocompatibility complex molecules, immunoglobulins, and molecules of related interest to immunologists. No other book offers the breadth or detail of illustrated immunological concepts.

Inhalt
1 History of Immunology.- 2 Molecules, Cells, and Tissue of the Immune Response.- 3 Antigens, Immunogens, Vaccines, and Immunization.- 4 Major Histocompatibilty Complex.- 5 Antigen Presentation.- 6 B Lymphocyte Development, Immunoglobulin Genes, and Immunoglobulin Structure.- 7 Immunoglobulin Synthesis, Properties, and Metabolism.- 8 Antigen-Antibody Interaction.- 9 The Thymus and T Lymphocytes.- 10 Cytokines.- 11 The Complement System.- 12 Types I, II, III, and IV Hypersensitivity.- 13 Immunoregulation, Tolerance, and Autoimmunity.- 14 Mucosal Immunity.- 15 Immunohematology.- 16 Immunological Diseases and Immunopathology.- 17 Immunodeficiencies: Congenital and Acquired.- 18 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).- 19 Immunosuppression.- 20 Transplantation Immunology.- 21 Tumor Immunology.- 22 Immunity Against Microorganisms.- 23 Immunologic Methods: Measurement of Antigens and Antibodies.