Written in the same engaging conversational style as the acclaimed first edition, Primer to The Immune Response, 2nd Edition is a fully updated and invaluable resource for college and university students in life sciences, medicine and other health professions who need a concise but comprehensive introduction to immunology. The authors bring clarity and readability to their audience, offering a complete survey of the most fundamental concepts in basic and clinical immunology while conveying the subjectâ s fascinating appeal.

The content of this new edition has been completely updated to include current information on all aspects of basic and clinical immunology. The superbly drawn figures are now in full color, complemented by full color plates throughout the book. The text is further enhanced by the inclusion of numerous tables, special topic boxes and brief notes that provide interesting insights. At the end of each chapter, a self-test quiz allows students... + info

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Chapter 1 Introduction to the Immune Response
Chapter 2 Components of the Immune System
Chapter 3 Innate Immunity
Chapter 4 The B Cell Receptor: Proteins and Genes
Chapter 5 B Cell Development, Activation and Effector Functions
Chapter 6 The Major Histocompatibility Complex
Chapter 7 Antigen Processing and Presentation
Chapter 8 The T Cell Receptor: Proteins and Genes
Chapter 9 T Cell Development, Activation and Effector Functions
Chapter 10 Regulation of Immune Responses in the Periphery
Chapter 11 NK and NKT Cells
Chapter 12 Mucosal and Cutaneous Immunity
Chapter 13 Immunity to Infection
Chapter 14 Vaccination
Chapter 15 Immunodeficiency
Chapter 16 Tumor Immunology
Chapter 17 Transplantation
Chapter 18 Immune Hypersensitivity
Chapter 19 Autoimmune Diseases
Chapter 20 Hematopoietic Cancers