Basic Immunology focuses on substances that take part in serological
reactions, including antigens, antibodies, and the physicochemical
nature of immunological reactions. The selection first elaborates on
the basic notions of immunity, antigens, immunoglobulins, and the
production of antibody. Discussions focus on factors which increase
the immune response, production of antibody, biological properties of
immunoglobulins, evolution and control of immunoglobulin structure,
antigenicity, specific immunity, and resistance. The text then takes a
look at the complement system, antigen-antibody reactions, and
immediate hypersensitivity. The book ponders on cell-mediated immunity
and delayed hypersensitivity, transplantation immunology, and tumor
immunology. Topics include production of immunity to neoplasms,
immunological aspects of carcinogenesis and growth of established
tumors, immunotherapy for experimental neoplasms, donor selection in
human-organ transplantation, elicitation of delayed hypersensitivity,
and the role of humoral factors in the transfer of delayed
hypersensitivity. The selection is a valuable reference for medicine
students and researchers interested in basic immunology.
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ISBN
9781483193304
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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