By Abul K. Abbas , …
Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Pillai Shiv, 2021
"Cellular and Molecular Immunology", 10th Edition, provides an introduction to the field of immunology, emphasizing clinical relevance. This edition offers updated content, ensuring clarity and comprehension of complex concepts. It explores the implications of immunologic science for managing human diseases, highlighting clinical applications throughout. The book employs an accessible writing style to simplify difficult concepts and provides insights into the relationship between immunological science, disease management, and clinical practice.
The text includes new information on intracellular sensors of innate immunity, the therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies, the regulation of migration events during T cell B cell interactions, regulatory and transcriptional events in germinal center formation, the immunology of infectious diseases including coronaviruses, human immunodeficiency disorders, and the immunology of HIV. It also features a visual description of key immunologic and molecular processes with an updated art program, including new and revised illustrations. Readers can grasp the experimental observations that form the basis for the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels.