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Janeway, Charles.

Immuno biology : the immune system in health and disease. / Charles A. Janeway, Jr. ... [et al.]. - 5th ed. - New York : Garland Publishing, 2001. - xviii, 732 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

. Contents : Part 1: An Introduction to immunobiology and innate immunity : 1. Basic concepts in immunology -- 2. Innate immunity -- Part 2: The recognition of antigen -- 3. Antigen recognition by B-cell and T-cell receptors -- 4. The generation of lymphocyte antigen receptors -- 5. Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes -- Part 3: The development of mature lymphocyte receptors repertoires -- 6. Signaling through immune system receptors -- 7. The development and survival of lymphocytes -- Part 4: The adaptive immune response -- 8. T cell-mediated immunity -- 9. The humoral immune response -- 10. Adaptive immunity to infection -- Part 5:The immune system in health and disease -- 11. Failures of host defence mechanisms -- 12. Allergy and hypersensitivity -- 13. Autoimmunity and transplantation -- 14. Manipulation of the immune response. Immunologists' Toolbox -- CD Antigens -- Cytokines and their Receptors -- Chemokines and their Receptors -- Immunological Constants. App. II. App. III. App. IV. App. V.

ISBN: 081533642X

LCCN: 00101603

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Immunity.
Immunity.

LC Class. No.: QR181.I454

Dewey Class. No.: 616.07/9