Immunology

About this book

BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology , Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams. ¿ BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology , Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers: Overview of the Immune System Cells and Molecules of the Innate Immune System The Adaptive Immune System Antibodies The Antibody Response The T Cell Response ¿ Cell-Mediated Immunity Regulation of the Immune Response Immunity to Infection Vaccination Immunodeficiency ¿ when the Immune System Fails Hypersensitivity ¿ when the Immune System Misbehaves Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases Transplantation Tumor Immunology Gender and the Immune System Aging and the Immune System (Immunosenescence) Immunotherapy