The Immunology of the Pig is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the immune systems of domestic pigs, offering an invaluable resource for researchers, veterinarians, and students in the fields of immunology, veterinary medicine, and biomedical science. This text covers both the innate and adaptive immune systems of pigs, highlighting the unique features that make them an excellent model for human immune system studies. By examining the applied immunity of pigs, including available vaccines and immune-mediated diseases, this book addresses a critical need for understanding porcine immunology in both agricultural and biomedical contexts. The book is meticulously structured to cover a wide range of topics. It begins with the evolutionary origins and domestication of pigs, providing a historical context that enriches the understanding of their immune systems. Subsequent chapters explore key aspects of porcine immunology, including piglet ontogeny, reproduction, and lactation; innate immunity; hematology; cytokine functions; antigen processing cells; and lymphoid organs. Detailed discussions on the major histocompatibility complex, innate lymphoid cells, B and T cell systems, and immunity on body surfaces offer a thorough insight into the complex mechanisms at play. Additionally, the text addresses the microbiota's role, vaccination strategies, and immunity to various bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases, rounding out a holistic view of porcine immune health.
The Immunology of the Pig is an essential reference for anyone involved in veterinary science, immunology, or biomedical research. It provides a deep dive into the pig's immune system, presenting a wealth of information that is both scientifically rigorous and practically applicable. By understanding the parallels between porcine and human immune systems, researchers can leverage this knowledge to advance medical science, particularly in the areas of xenotransplantation and disease modeling. This book is a vital tool for advancing our understanding of immunology and improving health outcomes for both pigs and humans.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Preface - p. xxv 8. Acknowledgments - p. xxvii 9. Chapter 1. The evolution and domestication of the pig - p. 1 10. Chapter 2. Pig ontogeny, reproduction, and lactation - p. 15 11. Chapter 3. Innate immunity in the pig - p. 35 12. Chapter 4. The hematology of the pig - p. 63 13. Chapter 5. The porcine sickness response - p. 85 14. Chapter 6. Porcine cytokines - p. 105 15. Chapter 7. Porcine dendritic cells and macrophages - p. 133 16. Chapter 8. The lymphoid organs of the pig - p. 159 17. Chapter 9. SLA—The porcine major histocompatibility complex - p. 181 18. Chapter 10. Porcine innate lymphoid cells - p. 197 19. Chapter 11. The porcine B cell system - p. 219 20. Chapter 12. The porcine T cell system - p. 249 21. Chapter 13. Immunity on pig body surfaces - p. 277 22. Chapter 14. The microbiota and the pig immune system - p. 303 23. Chapter 15. Porcine vaccines - p. 327 24. Chapter 16. Selected porcine bacterial diseases - p. 353 25. Chapter 17. Selected porcine viral diseases - p. 377 26. Chapter 18. Immunity to selected porcine parasites - p. 409 27. Chapter 19. Porcine anaphylaxis and allergic diseases - p. 437 28. Chapter 20. Immune complex and other hypersensitivity diseases - p. 459 29. Chapter 21. Porcine autoimmune diseases - p. 479 30. Chapter 22. Porcine immunodeficiencies - p. 491 31. Chapter 23. Pig allografts and human xenografts - p. 513 32. Chapter 24. Pigs and cancer immunology - p. 535 33. Abbreviations - p. 551 34. Index - p. 555
The Immunology of the Pig is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the immune systems of domestic pigs, offering an invaluable resource for researchers, veterinarians, and students in the fields of immunology, veterinary medicine, and biomedical science. This text covers both the innate and adaptive immune systems of pigs, highlighting the unique features that make them an excellent model for human immune system studies. By examining the applied immunity of pigs, including available vaccines and immune-mediated diseases, this book addresses a critical need for understanding porcine immunology in both agricultural and biomedical contexts. The book is meticulously structured to cover a wide range of topics. It begins with the evolutionary origins and domestication of pigs, providing a historical context that enriches the understanding of their immune systems. Subsequent chapters explore key aspects of porcine immunology, including piglet ontogeny, reproduction, and lactation; innate immunity; hematology; cytokine functions; antigen processing cells; and lymphoid organs. Detailed discussions on the major histocompatibility complex, innate lymphoid cells, B and T cell systems, and immunity on body surfaces offer a thorough insight into the complex mechanisms at play. Additionally, the text addresses the microbiota's role, vaccination strategies, and immunity to various bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases, rounding out a holistic view of porcine immune health.
The Immunology of the Pig is an essential reference for anyone involved in veterinary science, immunology, or biomedical research. It provides a deep dive into the pig's immune system, presenting a wealth of information that is both scientifically rigorous and practically applicable. By understanding the parallels between porcine and human immune systems, researchers can leverage this knowledge to advance medical science, particularly in the areas of xenotransplantation and disease modeling. This book is a vital tool for advancing our understanding of immunology and improving health outcomes for both pigs and humans.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Preface - p. xxv 8. Acknowledgments - p. xxvii 9. Chapter 1. The evolution and domestication of the pig - p. 1 10. Chapter 2. Pig ontogeny, reproduction, and lactation - p. 15 11. Chapter 3. Innate immunity in the pig - p. 35 12. Chapter 4. The hematology of the pig - p. 63 13. Chapter 5. The porcine sickness response - p. 85 14. Chapter 6. Porcine cytokines - p. 105 15. Chapter 7. Porcine dendritic cells and macrophages - p. 133 16. Chapter 8. The lymphoid organs of the pig - p. 159 17. Chapter 9. SLA—The porcine major histocompatibility complex - p. 181 18. Chapter 10. Porcine innate lymphoid cells - p. 197 19. Chapter 11. The porcine B cell system - p. 219 20. Chapter 12. The porcine T cell system - p. 249 21. Chapter 13. Immunity on pig body surfaces - p. 277 22. Chapter 14. The microbiota and the pig immune system - p. 303 23. Chapter 15. Porcine vaccines - p. 327 24. Chapter 16. Selected porcine bacterial diseases - p. 353 25. Chapter 17. Selected porcine viral diseases - p. 377 26. Chapter 18. Immunity to selected porcine parasites - p. 409 27. Chapter 19. Porcine anaphylaxis and allergic diseases - p. 437 28. Chapter 20. Immune complex and other hypersensitivity diseases - p. 459 29. Chapter 21. Porcine autoimmune diseases - p. 479 30. Chapter 22. Porcine immunodeficiencies - p. 491 31. Chapter 23. Pig allografts and human xenografts - p. 513 32. Chapter 24. Pigs and cancer immunology - p. 535 33. Abbreviations - p. 551 34. Index - p. 555
