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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Immunology and immune system disorders
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Immunology and immune system disorders.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 -- Introduction to Immunology -- Abstract -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Innate or Non-Specific Immunity -- Acquired or Specific Immunity -- Historical Perspective of Immunology -- Early Studies -- Discovery of Phagocytosis and Cell-Mediated Immunity -- Discovery of Humoral Immunity -- Controversy over Cell-Mediated and Humoral Immunity -- Cell-Mediated and Humoral Immunity Co-Exist -- Immunity Also Reacts to Non-Pathogenic Substances -- Concept of Selective Theory -- Clonal Selection Theory -- Structure of Antibody |
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Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) -- Technique of Somatic Hybridization -- Milestones in the History of Immunology Include -- Scope of Immunology -- Conclusion -- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) -- Answers Key -- Assignments -- Long Answer Questions (500 Words) -- Short Answer Questions (200 Words) -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Cells of the Immune System -- Abstract -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Lymphoid Progenitor -- B Lymphocytes -- T Lymphocytes -- Natural Killer Cells -- Dendritic Cells -- Follicular Dendritic Cell -- Myeloid Progenitor |
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Granulocytes -- Neutrophils -- Eosinophils -- Basophils -- Mast Cells -- Monocytes -- Macrophages -- Summary -- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) -- Answer Key -- Assignments -- Long Answer Questions (500 Words) -- Short Answer Questions (200 Words) -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Organs of the Immune System -- Abstract -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Primary Lymphoid Organs -- Secondary Lymphoid Organs -- Tonsils and Adenoids -- Thymus -- Spleen -- Bone Marrow -- Mucusa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) -- Lymph Nodes -- Summary |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) -- Answer Key -- Assignments -- Long Answer Questions (500 Words) -- Short Answer Questions (200 Words) -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Antigens and Immunogens -- Abstract -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Types of Antigens -- Based upon the Immune Response, Antigens Are of Two Types -- Complete Antigens -- Incomplete Antigens -- According to Their Origin, Antigens Are of Four Types -- Exogenous Antigens -- Endogenous Antigens: Also Called as Allo-Antigens -- Auto Antigens -- Neoantigens -- Superantigens |
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The Forces That Bind Antigen to Antibody -- Antigen-Antibody Interaction -- Affinity, Avidity and Cross Reactivity -- Immunogen -- Adjuvants -- Antigenicity versus Immunogenicity -- Immunogenicity -- Requirements for Immunogenicity -- Foreigness -- Molecular Size -- Chemical Composition and Heterogeneity -- Lipids as Antigens -- Immunogenicity by the Biology of the Organism -- Genotype of the Immunized Animal -- Immunogen and Route of Adminitration -- Susceptibility to Antigen Processng and Presentation -- Haptens -- Examples of Some Haptens -- Carrier Protein -- Adjuvants and Immunogenicity |
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Conclusion |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Immunology.
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Immunology. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Mir, Manzoor Ahmad, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mir, Manzoor Ahmad. Basics and Fundamentals of Immunology. New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, ©2020 9781536166392 |
| ISBN |
9781536166408 (electronic book) |
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1536166405 (electronic book) |
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1536166391 |
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9781536166392 |
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