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OverviewWith all the complex issues of acceptance or rejection of a transplanted organ, immunology is a key subject for all transplantation clinicians. During recent years, there has been an explosion of research and knowledge in this area. Produced in association with the American Society of Transplantation, and written by experts within the field, Transplant Immunology provides a comprehensive overview of the topic in relation to clinical transplantation. Starting with the basic functionality of the immune system, it then moves on to cover the very latest developments in immunosuppressive drugs and protocols, as well as a look at all emerging technologies in the field. Key chapters include: Transplant-related complications Immune responses to transplants Emerging issues in transplantation Biomarkers of Allograft rejection and tolerance T cells and the principles of immune responses In full colour throughout, over 100 outstanding diagrams support the text, all figures being fully downloadable via the book's companion website. The result is an essential tool for all those responsible for managing patients awaiting and undergoing organ transplantation, including transplant surgeons and clinicians, immunologists and researchers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Xian C. Li (Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University) , Anthony M. JevnikarPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Dimensions: Width: 16.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.703kg ISBN: 9780470658215ISBN 10: 0470658215 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 06 November 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationXian C. Li, MD, PhD, Professor of Immunology/surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY; and Director, Immunobiology and Transplant Science, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA. Anthony M. Jevnikar MSc (Immunology), MD, FRCP(C), Professor of Medicine, Surgery, Immunology and Microbiology, Western University, Director Transplantation Nephrology and Director Matthew Mailing Centre for Translational Transplant Studies, London Health Sciences Centre, London ON, Canada. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |