Overview of Immunology (Second Edition)

Author: (USA) Song Peilake
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Immunology is a relatively difficult subject to learn, encompassing a vast number of complex mechanisms. This book uses vivid language, humorous expressions, and a "lecture" style to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the intricate details of immunology everywhere, creating a panoramic view of the immune system and truly making the learning of immunology enjoyable. The book consists of 9 lectures, covering the innate immune system, B cells and antibodies, antigen presentation, T cells and cytokines, lymphoid organs and lymphocyte transport, tolerance induction and MHC restriction in a healthy immune system, as well as immunopathology and the relationship between cancer and immunology in a diseased immune system. This book can serve as a core textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of immunology, or as a supplementary text for other materials. Additionally, it is a light-hearted and quick guide for exam review in immunology.