Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choicefor both veterinary students and practitioners. Its 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 updatednew edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts. INDICE: 1. The Defense of the Body2. How Inflammation is Triggered3. Neutrophils and Their Products4. Macrophages and the Later Stages of Inflammation5.The Complement System6. Cell Signaling: Cytokines and Their Receptors7. Antigens: Triggers of Acquired Immunity8. Dendritic Cells and Antigen Processing9. The Major Histocompatibility Complex10. Organs of the Immune System11. Lymphocytes12. Helper T Cells and Their Response to Antigen13. B Cells and Their Response to Antigen14. Antibodies: Soluble Antigen Receptors15. How Antigen-Binding Receptors are Made16. T-Cell Function and the Destruction of Cell-AssociatedInvaders17. Regulation of Acquired Immunity18. Immunity in the Fetus and Newborn19. Immunity at Body Surfaces20. Vaccines and Their Production21. The Use of Vaccines22. Acquired Immunity to Bacteria and Related Organisms23. Acquired Immunity to Viruses24. Acquired Immunity to Parasites25. Type I Hypersensitivity26. Red Cell Antigens and Type II Hypersensitivity27. Immune Complexes and Type III Hypersensitivity28. Type IV Hypersensitivity: Delayed Hypersensitivity29. Organ Graft Rejection30. Resistance to Tumors31. Autoimmunity: General Principles32. Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases33. The Systemic Immunological Diseases34. Primary Immunodeficiencies35. Secondary Immunological Defects36. Drugs and Other Agents that Affect the Immune System37. The Evolution of the Immune System38. Immunodiagnostic TechniquesAppendix: Annotated List of Selected CD MoleculesGlossary
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-4989-0
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 592
- Fecha Publicación: 15/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés