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Overview**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology** Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine. The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity. The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment. Carefully structured layout - easy to follow and identify high yield information Explains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context More learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases - ideal for exam revision and practice Animations offer a visual overview of immunological concepts An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud More case studies Thoroughly updated coverage of: Viruses Transplantation Vaccination Immunodeficiencies Checkpoint inhibitors Anti-malarial vaccines Antibody and cell-based therapies Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Male (Professor of Biology, Department of Life Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK) , R. Stokes Peebles, Jr., MD (Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA) , Victoria Male (Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom)Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Edition: 10th edition Weight: 1.260kg ISBN: 9780443245961ISBN 10: 0443245967 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 25 June 2025 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsSECTION 1 The Immune System and Innate Immunity 1. Introduction to the Immune System 2. Cells, Tissues and Organs of the Immune System 3. Mechanisms of Innate Immunity 4. Complement 5. Mononuclear Phagocytes in Immune Defence SECTION 2 Adaptive Immune Responses 6. T-Cell Receptors and Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules 7. Antigen Presentation 8. Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity 9. B-Cell Development and the Antibody Response 10. Antibodies 11. Immunological Tolerance 12. Regulation of the Immune Response 13. Immune Responses in Tissues SECTION 3 Defence Against Infectious Agents 14. Immunity to Viruses 15. Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi 16. Immunity to Protozoa and Worms 17. Vaccination SECTION 4 Immunodeficiency 18. Primary Immunodeficiencies 19. AIDS, Secondary Immunodeficiency and Immunosuppression SECTION 5 Immune Responses Against Tissues 20. Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disease 21. Transplantation and Rejection 22. Immunity to Cancers SECTION 6 Hypersensitivity 23. Immediate Hypersensitivity (Type I) 24. Hypersensitivity (Type II) 25. Hypersensitivity (Type III) 26. Hypersensitivity (Type IV)ReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Male is Professor of Biology in the Department of Life Sciences at The Open University, Milton Keynes. R. Stokes Peebles is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |