Medical Immunology

Author: Zhang Lifang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This textbook emphasizes fundamental theories and basic skills, focusing on scientific rigor, modernity, and systematicity. The book is divided into three parts, with a total of 18 chapters. Part I (to Chapter 10) covers basic immunology knowledge, providing an in-depth yet accessible introduction to fundamental concepts and theories of medical immunology for the needs of medical undergraduates. It includes topics such as antigens, the immune system, immune cells, antibodies, complement, cytokines, MHC molecules, CD and adhesion molecules, immune responses, and immune tolerance. This section lays the groundwork for subsequent content. Part II (Chapters 11 to 16) focuses on clinical immunology, covering infectious immunity, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases and their mechanisms, immune deficiencies, tumor immunity, and transplantation immunity. To facilitate systematic learning, the arrangement begins with an overview of each disease type and its pathogenesis, followed by brief examples of common related conditions. Part III (Chapters 17 to 18) provides a concise introduction to the fundamentals and recent advancements in immunological diagnostics and prevention. During the compilation process, the textbook strives for concise and fluent language, clear and accessible content, and illustrative visuals. Each chapter includes summaries and review questions to suit both teaching and learning objectives. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate teaching in clinical medicine, nursing, medical laboratory science, pharmacy, traditional Chinese medicine, biological sciences, and other disciplines, as well as serving as a reference for other undergraduate students and clinical healthcare professionals.