An interplay of cellular and molecular components of immunology / edited by Indrakant K. Singh, Poonam Sharma.
| Other author | Singh, Indrakant K. |
| Other author | Sharma, Poonam, 1978- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton ; London : CRC Press, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Our immune system defends us against infection by employing multiple lines of defense. The relevance of the immune response in human health, disease prevention, and vaccinations becomes evident when the immune system is compromised as in the case of pathogenic infections or autoimmune diseases. The readers will gain a fundamental understanding of the essential principles of immunology, such as how our immune system recognizes/fights infectious agents, how our body differentiates between foreign and self-cells/molecules, and how the memory from previous infections aids in a faster and more effective immune response. The book is divided into seventeen chapters, providing an overview of the immune system and its components, including its organs and cells. Chapters on major histocompatibility complex and the complement system, hypersensitivity and tolerance, antibody diversity through DNA rearrangements, and autoimmune diseases are included in the book which further broadens the understanding of this very complex system of our body. Chapters on transplantation immunology and vaccines provide a perspective on the application of these immunological concepts and will be of great interest to readers. Key Features of the book: Simple, direct, and lucid language Comprehensive coverage of concepts for better understanding Well labeled illustrations, flowcharts, and tables for enhanced learning Every chapter is followed up with a detailed summary and questionnaire Detailed Glossary at end of the book for users to know the right words Chapters contributed/reviewed by experienced experts in this field The book provides broad, accessible, and up-to-date information about immunological perspectives to biotechnologists, biomedical scientists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and students from various streams of life sciences, including zoology, biotechnology, and microbiology, as well as instant access to a wealth of information"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Interplay of cellular and molecular components of immunology First edition. Boca Raton ; London : CRC Press, 2023 9781032260730 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022025728 |
| ISBN | 9781000791037 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781003286424 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |