Immunology - E-Book: Immunology - E-Book, Edition 10
David Male · R. Stokes Peebles · Victoria Male
May 2025 · Elsevier Health Sciences
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432
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infoThis book will become available on May 26, 2025. You will not be charged until it is released.
About this ebook
Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment. - Carefully structured layout - easy to follow and identify high yield information - Explains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context - More learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases – ideal for exam revision and practice - Animations offer a visual overview of immunological concepts - More case studies - Thoroughly updated coverage of: - Viruses - Transplantation - Vaccination - Immunodeficiencies - Checkpoint inhibitors - Anti-malarial vaccines - Antibody and cell-based therapies
About the author
David Male is Professor of Biology in the Department of Life Sciences at The Open University, Milton Keynes.
R. Stokes Peebles is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
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