Immunology

Dushyant Kumar Sharma (Author)

9789383305667

Hardback, published 12 August 2015

334 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.65 kg

Immunology is a field of study that focuses on the immune system and its role in protecting the body from infections. The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign substances. This subject is essential to understand in its entirety, and this book provides a unique approach to grasping the fundamentals and emerging trends of immunology in a clear and simple manner. The book is composed of twenty chapters that cover all the crucial areas of immunology, including Immunotechniques, which are commonly used in laboratories. Additionally, a comprehensive glossary of important terms is included for quick reference. The book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of immunology.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Anatomy of the Immune System
• 3. Antigens
• 4. Antibodies
• 5. Antigen-Antibody Interaction
• 6. T Lymphocytes and B Lymphocytes
• 7. Humoral immune Response
• 8. Cell-Mediated Immunity
• 9. Complement
• 10. Major Histocompatibility Complex
• 11. Cytokines
• 12. Hypersensitivity
• 13. Immune Response to Infections
• 14. Vaccines
• 15. Tolerance
• 16. Transplantation Immunology
• 17. Tumor Immunology
• 18. Immunodeficiencies
• 19. Autoimmunity
• 20. Immunotechniques