Well-written, readable, and superbly illustrated, Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 10th Edition, continues the tradition of excellence established through multiple editions of this bestselling text. Offering an unparalleled introduction to this complex field, it retains a practical, clinical focus while updating and revising all content to ensure clarity and comprehension, bringing readers fully up to date with new and emerging information in this challenging area. It’s an ideal resource for medical, graduate, and undergraduate students, as well as a trusted reference for physicians and scientists.
1. Instructions for online access - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Preface - p. vii 8. Online Resources for Instructors and Students - p. ix 9. Chapter 1. Properties and Overview of Immune Responses - p. x 10. Chapter 2. Cells and Tissues of the Immune System - p. 11 11. Chapter 3. Leukocyte Circulation and Migration Into Tissues - p. 41 12. Chapter 4. Innate Immunity - p. 61 13. Chapter 5. Antibodies and Antigens - p. 102 14. Chapter 6. Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes and the Function of Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules - p. 122 15. Chapter 7. Immune Receptors and Signal Transduction - p. 150 16. Chapter 8. Lymphocyte Development and Antigen Receptor Gene Rearrangement - p. 185 17. Chapter 9. Activation of T Lymphocytes - p. 216 18. Chapter 10. Differentiation and Functions of CD4+ Effector T Cells - p. 232 19. Chapter 11. Differentiation and Functions of CD8+ Effector T Cells - p. 250 20. Chapter 12. B Cell Activation and Antibody Production - p. 259 21. Chapter 13. Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity - p. 285 22. Chapter 14. Specialized Immunity at Epithelial Barriers and in Immune Privileged Tissues - p. 311 23. Chapter 15. Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity - p. 336 24. Chapter 16. Immunity to Microbes - p. 363 25. Chapter 17. Transplantation Immunology - p. 388 26. Chapter 18. Tumor Immunology - p. 413 27. Chapter 19. Hypersensitivity Disorders - p. 436 28. Chapter 20. Allergy - p. 457 29. Chapter 21. Primary and Acquired Immunodeficiencies - p. 479 30. Glossary - p. 510 31. Appendix I. Principal Features of Selected CD Molecules - p. 542 32. Appendix II. Cytokines - p. 549 33. Appendix III. Laboratory Techniques Commonly Used in Immunology - p. 554 34. Index - p. 571
Well-written, readable, and superbly illustrated, Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 10th Edition, continues the tradition of excellence established through multiple editions of this bestselling text. Offering an unparalleled introduction to this complex field, it retains a practical, clinical focus while updating and revising all content to ensure clarity and comprehension, bringing readers fully up to date with new and emerging information in this challenging area. It’s an ideal resource for medical, graduate, and undergraduate students, as well as a trusted reference for physicians and scientists.
1. Instructions for online access - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Preface - p. vii 8. Online Resources for Instructors and Students - p. ix 9. Chapter 1. Properties and Overview of Immune Responses - p. x 10. Chapter 2. Cells and Tissues of the Immune System - p. 11 11. Chapter 3. Leukocyte Circulation and Migration Into Tissues - p. 41 12. Chapter 4. Innate Immunity - p. 61 13. Chapter 5. Antibodies and Antigens - p. 102 14. Chapter 6. Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes and the Function of Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules - p. 122 15. Chapter 7. Immune Receptors and Signal Transduction - p. 150 16. Chapter 8. Lymphocyte Development and Antigen Receptor Gene Rearrangement - p. 185 17. Chapter 9. Activation of T Lymphocytes - p. 216 18. Chapter 10. Differentiation and Functions of CD4+ Effector T Cells - p. 232 19. Chapter 11. Differentiation and Functions of CD8+ Effector T Cells - p. 250 20. Chapter 12. B Cell Activation and Antibody Production - p. 259 21. Chapter 13. Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity - p. 285 22. Chapter 14. Specialized Immunity at Epithelial Barriers and in Immune Privileged Tissues - p. 311 23. Chapter 15. Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity - p. 336 24. Chapter 16. Immunity to Microbes - p. 363 25. Chapter 17. Transplantation Immunology - p. 388 26. Chapter 18. Tumor Immunology - p. 413 27. Chapter 19. Hypersensitivity Disorders - p. 436 28. Chapter 20. Allergy - p. 457 29. Chapter 21. Primary and Acquired Immunodeficiencies - p. 479 30. Glossary - p. 510 31. Appendix I. Principal Features of Selected CD Molecules - p. 542 32. Appendix II. Cytokines - p. 549 33. Appendix III. Laboratory Techniques Commonly Used in Immunology - p. 554 34. Index - p. 571
