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OverviewJaneway's Immunobiology is a textbook for students studying immunology at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. As an introductory text, students will appreciate the book's clear writing and informative illustrations, while advanced students and working immunologists will value its comprehensive scope and depth. Janeway's Immunobiology presents immunology from a consistent point of view throughout-that of the host's interaction with an environment full of microbes and pathogens. The Ninth Edition has been thoroughly revised bringing the content up-to-date with significant developments in the field, especially on the topic of innate immunity, and improving the presentation of topics across chapters for better continuity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kenneth Murphy (Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA) , Casey Weaver (University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Edition: 9th New edition Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 1.792kg ISBN: 9780815345503ISBN 10: 081534550 Pages: 904 Publication Date: 01 August 2016 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Loose-leaf Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsPart I: An Introduction to Immunobiology and Innate Immunity Chapter 1: Basic Concepts in Immunology Chapter 2: Innate Immunity: The First Lines of Defense Chapter 3: The Induced Responses of Innate Immunity Part II: The Recognition of Antigen Chapter 4: Antigen Recognition by B-cell and T-cell Receptors Chapter 5: The Generation of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors Chapter 6: Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes Part III: The Development of Mature Lymphocyte Receptor Repertoires Chapter 7: Lymphocyte Receptor Signaling Chapter 8: The Development and of B and T Lymphocytes Part IV: The Adaptive Immune Response Chapter 9: T Cell-Mediated Immunity Chapter 10: The Humoral Immune Response Chapter 11: Integrated Dynamics of Innate and Adaptive Immunity Chapter 12: The Mucosal Immune System Part V: The Immune System in Health and Disease Chapter 13: Failures of Host Defense Mechanisms Chapter 14: Allergy and Allergic Diseases Chapter 15: Autoimmunity and Transplantation Chapter 16: Manipulation of the Immune ResponseReviewsNow in a fully updated and expanded ninth edition Janeway's Immunobiology continues to be the premier textbook for students studying immunology at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. As an introductory text, students will appreciate the clear writing and informative illustrations, while advanced students and working immunologists will value its comprehensive scope and depth. This new edition of Janeway's Immunobiology presents immunology from a consistent point of view throughout -- that of the host's interaction with an environment full of microbes and pathogens. Now thoroughly revised ninth edition brings the content up-to-date with significant developments in the field, especially on the topic of innate immunity, and improving the presentation of topics across chapters for better continuity. James A. Cox, Library Bookwatch, February 2018 Author InformationKenneth Murphy is the Eugene Opie First Centennial Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He received his MD/PhD degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Casey Weaver is the Wyatt and Susan Haskell Professor of Medical Excellence in the Department of Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He received his MD degree from the University of Florida. His residency and post-doctoral training were completed at Barnes Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |