Basic Immunology (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: W.E. Paul
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is the Chinese translation of the fourth edition of Fundamental Immunology. It not only introduces the basic knowledge of immunology but also comprehensively reflects the latest advancements in immunological research. It elaborates on the main components and functions of the immune system, as well as the patterns and regulation of immune responses and the effector mechanisms of immunity. The book is divided into four main parts: the main contents of modern immunology, making it accessible for readers with limited background in immunology; immunoglobulins and B lymphocytes, including the biochemistry, interactions, molecular biology, B cell development, and activation; T lymphocytes, integrating the main histocompatibility complex and antigen processing into the T cell recognition process, discussing T cell receptors, development, function, activation, and emphasizing the role of costimulatory signals; the composition of the immune system, covering other important cells of the immune system such as dendritic cells, macrophages, NK cells, and the evolution of the immune system. Additionally, the book explains the fundamental immunological mechanisms of the immune system in disease prevention, pathogenic effects, and treatment. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in biology and medicine, as well as a reference for teaching and research personnel in immunology-related fields, and for researchers, technicians, and medical staff in basic clinical immunology.