7th Ed. A user-friendly guide to this complex science which helps students achieve a real understanding of the immune system, and is ideal for both the novice and those with some prior knowledge of the field.
Providing a thorough grounding in basic concepts of immunity, Lecture Notes: Immunology covers the core components of the immunology curriculum at medical school and is designed so medical students will feel confident in addressing key disorders of the immune system, and using immunological developments in their clinical practice.
This concise guide covers the role of the each of the main components of the immune system, how they interact and cope with pathogens, and the resulting tissue-damaging mechanisms of response. It also provides high-yield information on common and important immunodeficiency disorders and their therapeutics.
Thoroughly updated to reflect current teaching practice, this 7th edition ofLecture Notes: Immunology is now beautifully presented for ease of use whether learning about immunology for the first time, or seeking an overview for learning consolidation. This new edition features:
- Fully updated coverage of therapeutics and biologics
- Full-colour descriptive illustrations and diagrams throughout, supplemented by new histological slides and anatomical scans
- Clinical cases developed as themes throughout the book to illustrate the practical application of immunological principles
- Learning objectives and key points boxes to focus learning and allow you to check understanding
- Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) with full explanation of answers
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Commended for Highly Commended by the BMA (Internal Medicine) 2016 (UK).
| Preface to the seventh edition |
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| From the preface to the first edition |
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| Key to symbols used in this edition |
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| Overview of the immune system |
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| Part 1 Immunity and the Immune System |
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3 Lymphocyte development and activation |
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34 | (11) |
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4 Lymphocyte interactions cytokines and the lymphoid system |
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45 | (18) |
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63 | (16) |
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79 | (8) |
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87 | (7) |
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8 Mast cells basophils and eosinophils |
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101 | (10) |
| Part 2 Immunopathology |
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10 Immunity and infection |
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111 | (15) |
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11 Primary and secondary immunodeficiency disorders |
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126 | (22) |
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12 The generation of tissue-damaging responses |
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148 | (19) |
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13 Mechanisms of immunological tissue damage |
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167 | (12) |
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14 Lymphoproliferative disease |
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179 | (12) |
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191 | (12) |
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| Part 3 Self-assessment: answers |
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| Self-assessment: answers |
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| Index |
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Ian Todd, MA, PhD, FHEA, is Associate Professor and Reader in Cellular Immunopathology, University of Nottingham, School of Life Sciences, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
Gavin Spickett, MA, LLM DPhil, BM BCh, FRCPath, FRCP, FRCPE, is Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Immunology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Lucy Fairclough, BSc, MSc, PhD, is Assistant Professor in Immunology, University of Nottingham, School of Life Sciences, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
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