TY - BOOK AU - Abul K. Abbas AU - Andrew H. Lichtman TI - Basic Immunology Updated : Functions and Disorders of the Immune System SN - 1437726755 AV - QR181.A28 2009 U1 - 616.07’9 ABB PY - 2010/// CY - 1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Ste 1800 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2899 PB - Elsevier Health Sciences KW - N2 - This updated 3rd edition of Basic Immunology provides a readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter. You’ll get the latest coverage on regulatory T cells, biology of the Th17 subset of CD4+ T cells, and more. The full-color artwork, comprehensive glossary, and clinical cases are just some of the features that reinforce and test your understanding of how the immune system functions. Covers the most up-to-date immunology information including regulatory T cells, and biology of the Th17 subset of CD4+ T cells to keep you completely current. Relates basic science to clinical disorders through clinical cases for better application in a real-world setting. Provides a full Glossary to keep you on the cutting edge of immunologic terminology. Includes appendices summarizing the features of CD Molecules, a handy Glossary, and Clinical Cases that test your understanding of how the immune system functions in health and disease. Presents beautiful full-color artwork for enhanced visual learning ER -