Encyclopedia of Immunobiology, Second Edition, Five Volume Set covers the full range of Immunology, presenting topics logically and making extensive use of "hot links" to refer the reader to related content. The new edition is not just an update of the original title; it vastly expands fields like immunotherapy, immunity to viral infection, vaccine development, inflammatory responses, and high throughput analyses. This edition aims to integrate these concepts coherently and logically to paint a comprehensive picture of the evolving field of Immunology.
The immune system, complex and multi-layered, has evolved to differentiate between "self" and foreign pathogens, providing protection against infections while dysregulation can cause diseases like autoimmunity, allergies, and inflammatory disorders. This understanding has led to numerous therapeutic interventions crucial for human health improvement.
Table of Contents
Volume 1: Development and phylogeny of the Immune System, edited by Wayne Hein, John R. Gordon, Cynthia J. Guidos and Antonius Rolink
.Myeloid and B cell development
.Development of T cells and innate lymphoid cells
.Cells of the innate immune system
.Phylogeny of the immune system
Volume 2: Molecular Immunology, edited by Marco Colonna, Tim Elliott, Alberto Mantovani and Alberto Martin
.Structure and function of diversifying receptors
.MHC structure and function
.Molecular aspects of innate immunity
.Cytokines and their receptors
Volume 3: Activation of the Immune System, edited by Anthony DeFranco, Masayuki Miyasaka and Tim Mosmann
.Signal transduction
.B cell activation
.T cell activation
.Anatomy and Microanatomy of the immune system
Volume 4: Immunity to pathogens and tumors, edited by Christine A. Biron, Olivera J. Finn and Paul Kaye
.Immunity to bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections
.Immunity to viral infections
.Tumor immunology
Volume 5: Physiology and immune system dysfunction, edited by Marina Cavazzana, Anne Cooke and Michael J. H. Ratcliffe
.Physiology of the immune system
.Autoimmunity
.Transplantation
.Allergy
.Immune deficiency
