Besic Immunology : Function and Disorders of Immune System

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Properties and overview of immune response --
Chapter 2 Cells and tissues of the immune system --
Chapter 3 Leukocyte migration into tissues --
Chapter 4 Innate immunity --
Chapter 5 Antibodies and antigens --
Chapter 6 Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) Molecules and antigen presentation to T lymphocytes --
Chapter 7 Immune receptors and signal transduction --
Chapter 8 Lymphocyte development and antigen receptor gene rearrangement --
Chapter 9 Activation of T lymphocytes --
Chapter 10 Effector mechanisms of cell-mediated immunity --
Chapter 11 B cell activation and antibody production --
Chapter 12 Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity --
Chapter 13 Regional immunity : specialized immune responses in epithelial and immune-privileged tissues --
Chapter 14 Immunological tolerance and autoimmunity --
Chapter 15 Immunity to microbes --
Chapter 16 Transplantation immunology --
Chapter 17 Immunity to tumors --
Chapter 18 Hypersensitivity disorders --
Chapter 19 IgE-dependent immune responses and atopic disease --
Chapter 20 Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies.

Covers antigen receptors and signal transduction in immune cells, mucosal and skin immunity, cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interaction, and more.