Understanding immunology. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Peter Wood.
• Other Names: Wood, Peter (Peter John), 1952-
• Contents: The threat to the body : the role and requirements of the immune system -- The immediate response to infection : innate immunity and the inflammatory response -- Specific immune recognition : B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule -- T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen -- Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors -- Anatomy of the immune system -- Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production -- Effector mechanisms : dealing with pathogens in vivo (1) antibody-mediated responses -- Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) cell-mediated immunity -- Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies -- Immunological tolerance and regulation : why doesn't the immune system attack ourselves? -- Autoimmune diseases -- Allergy and other hypersensitivities -- AIDS -- Manipulating the immune system : transplantation and tumours.
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Publisher Details: Harlow, England : Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 616.07/9; Immunology; Immune system; Immune system; Immunology; Immune System Phenomena; Hemic and Immune Systems; Phenomena and Processes; Anatomy; Immune System; Immunity; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780273730705; 0273730703
• Related ISBNs: 9780273730682; 0273730681
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.