Immunology: A Short Course

Immunology: A Short Course

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<i>Immunology: A Short Course, Sixth Edition</i> introduces all the critical topics of modern immunology in clear and succinct yet comprehensive fashion. The authors offer a uniquely balanced coverage of classical and contemporary approaches, basic and clinical aspects. As with the previous editions, the strength of the text is in a complete review of modern immunology without burdening the reader with excessive data or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full-color illustrations, many brand new to this edition. The sixth edition of this successful textbook newly covers: <ul> <li>Toll-like receptors, their ligands and intracellular activation pathways</li> <li>The key role of activation induced cytidine deaminase (AID) in somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination.</li> <li>The autoimmune regulator (<i>AIRE)</i> gene in self-tolerance and autoimmunity</li> <li>T and B cell activation and the immunological synapse, as well as characterization and mechanisms of action of T regulatory cells</li> </ul> <p><br /> The companion website at www.wiley.com/college/coico features problem sets, quizzes, and a list of relevant internet resources.</p> <p><b>Praise for the previous edition:</b></p> <p>"This book is clearly a precious resource for undergraduate, graduate and medical students alike€¦ For those who need an introduction to the fascinating world of immunology, this book should most certainly spark the interest."<br /> <i>ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING</i></p> <p>"€¦ an excellent beginner's guide€¦ the authors have done a terrific job of providing an overview of the field."<br /> <i>YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE</i></p>