Atlas of Immunology

In the 11 years since this atlas first published, the immunology field has experienced an exponential increase in information. Besides the unprecedented advances in knowledge of cell receptors and signal transduction pathways, an avalanche of new information has been gleaned from contemporary research concerning cytokines and chemokines, with special reference to their structure and function. Visually Enhances Definitions in the Language of Immunology Now with more than 1300 illustrations, Atlas of Immunology, Third Edition is the most thorough and up-to-date treatment of essentially all concepts needed to comprehend the complex science of immunology. Completely revised and expanded, this third edition features:     Hundreds of new illustrations Two new chapters – Immunophenotyping of Hematopoietic Malignances and Immunomodulators An expanded chapter on the history of immunology Additional human CD markers     Written in a highly readable, two-column format, this complete reference covers a wide array of subjects, with content ranging from photographs of field pioneers to illustrations of molecular structures of recently characterized cell receptors, chemokines, and cytokines. The atlas also addresses the major histocompatability complex molecules, immunoglobulins, hematopoietic cells in leukemia, and molecules of related interest to immunologists. You won’t find another publication anywhere that matches the breadth or detail of illustrated immunological concepts. CONTENTS History of Immunology Molecules, Cells, and Tissues of the Immune Response Antigens and Immunogens Major Histocompatibility Complex Antigen Processing and Presentation B Lymphocyte Development and Immunoglobulin Genes Immunoglobulin Synthesis, Properties, Structure, and Function Antigen–Antibody Interactions The Thymus and T Lymphocytes Cytokines and Chemokines The Complement System Types I, II, III, and IV Hypersensitivity Immunoregulation and Immunologic Tolerance Autoimmunity Mucosal Immunity Immunohematology Immunological Diseases and Immunopathology Immunophenotyping of Hematopoietic Malignancies Immunodeficiencies: Congenital and Acquired Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Immunomodulators Transplantation Immunology Tumor Immunology Immunity against Microorganisms Vaccines and Immunization Therapeutic Immunology Comparative Immunology Immunological Methods and Molecular Techniques Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry “This heavyweight offering could be a vade mecum for the infectious disease researcher. It covers the whole of immunology from A bloodgroup to zymosan in easy-to-read bites.” —Brian Henderson, University College London, Microbiology Today “Definitions and descriptions appear in every textbook, but few, if any, are as complete as what is presented in this book…a useful book to have on the shelf when you come across a word or phrase for which you need a brief and accurate definition…useful for definitions of obscure phrases.” —Marion C. Cohen, Ph.D., Doody’s Review Service "A beautifully illustrated and appealing discussion of the history of Immunology … concise, descriptive and up to date discussions of subject matter. Illustrations, both diagrams and photomicrographs are abundant and clear… the division of the text into an encyclopedic form and the comprehensive index make this book an extremely useful reference…clinical and research immunologists will delight in the book as the showpiece of a personal library.” — L.L. Wallman, Dept. of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Australia, for the World Allergy Association “A well-illustrated encyclopedic dictionary… this handy work contributes significantly to this rapidly advancing discipline. … With four completely new chapters …. this edition substantially expands and revises the previous one. ...  Over 1,000 illustrations … accompany well-written entries. … Summing Up: Highly recommended.” — CHOICE , Vol. 42, No. 02 “…quite comprehensive… . This book, with its emphasis upon the definition and discussion of the important and relevant concepts in the field, I would see as a very valuable in-depth study text… . ” — Australian Journal of Medical Science , Nov. 2004, Vol. 25, No. 4