In this introductory text, Abbas (pathology, U. of California San Francisco), Lichtman, and Pillai outline key concepts in immunology for medical, allied health, and biology students. They present key principles governing the function of the immune system, focus on immune responses against infectious microbes, include many illustrations, and discuss immunologic diseases from the perspective of principles, emphasizing their relationship to normal immune responses and avoiding details on clinical syndromes and treatments. A searchable text is available online. This edition has been revised to include recent advances in the understanding of the immune system and maximizes the usefulness of information for students. It also adds clinical cases for illustration. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Heres a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting.Includes a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology.Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease. Illustrated with beautiful full-color artwork for enhanced visual learning. 1. New discussion of the inflammasome and how it recognizes damaged cells, crystals and foreign materials, with a figure. Discussion of its relevance to human diseases, including type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis. 2. Revised discussion of the innate immune response and families of microbe-sensing receptors. 3. New information on Th17 cells, and their development and roles in host defense and disease, with a new figure. 4. Updated information on T-dependent antibody responses, new discussion of follicular helper T cells and the germinal center reaction. 1 or 2 new figures. 5. New information on the genetic basis of autoimmune diseases. Understand all the essential concepts in immunology with Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System! This concise, focused text provides you with an up-to-date, accessible introduction to the workings of the human immune system. Efficiently master the immunology information you need through clinically focused content, logically organized by mechanism. Apply what youve learned to real-world situations by referencing the appendix of clinical cases. Enhance your learning with the help of numerous full-color illustrations and useful tables, as well as summary boxes, review questions, and a glossary of immunology terms.Study immunology anywhere! Online access to www.StudentConsult.com opens the door to ancillary components such as an image bank, additional tables, a glossary of immunology terms, animations, and PowerPoint review slides!Visualize complex immunology concepts with a completely updated art program.Test your knowledge. New PowerPoint Review slides added to www.StudentConsult.com are ideal for study sessions.
