The Updated 2nd Edition of this popular text emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of human immunology that students need to know, without overwhelming them with extraneous material. It leads the reader to a firm understanding of basic principles, using full-color illustrations; short, easy-to-read chapters; color tables that summarize key information clinical cases; and much more?all in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Immune System The Nomenclature, General Properties, and Components of the Immune System
Chapter 2: Innate Immunity The Early Defense Against Infections
Chapter 3: Antigen Capture and Presentation to Lymphocytes What Lymphocytes See
Chapter 4: Antigen Recognition in the Adaptive Immune System Structure of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors and the Development of Immune Repertoires
Chapter 5: Cell-Mediated Immune Responses Activation of T Lymphocytes by Cell-Associated Microbes
Chapter 6: Effector Mechanisms of Cell-Mediated Immunity Eradication of Intracellular Microbes
Chapter 7: Humoral Immune Responses Activation of B Lymphocytes and Production of Antibodies
Chapter 8: Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity The Elimination of Extracellular Microbes and Toxins
Chapter 9: Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity Self-Nonself Discrimination in the Immune System and Its Failure
Chapter 10: Immune Responses Against Tumors and Transplants Immunity to Noninfectious Transformed and Foreign Cells
Chapter 11: Hypersensitivity Diseases Disorders Caused by Immune Responses
Chapter 12: Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies Diseases Caused by Defective Immune Responses
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Appendix I: Principal Features of CD Molecules
Appendix II: Glossary
Appendix III: Clinical Cases
Index