Wood, Peter  1952- <br/><br/>
Understanding immunology / 
Peter Wood. 
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 - London :  pearson,  2011. 
 - xiv, 363 p.  ill. (chiefly col.) ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The threat to the body : the role and requirements of the immune system -- The immediate response to infection : innate immunity and the inflammatory response -- Specific immune recognition : B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule -- T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen -- Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors -- Anatomy of the immune system -- Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production -- Effector mechanisms : dealing with pathogens in vivo (1) antibody-mediated responses -- Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) cell-mediated immunity -- Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies -- Immunological tolerance and regulation : why doesn't the immune system attack ourselves? -- Autoimmune diseases -- Allergy and other hypersensitivities -- AIDS -- Manipulating the immune system : transplantation and tumours. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780273730682 0273730681 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011001686 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101551477  DNLM 015690379  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Immunology.<br/>Immune System.<br/>Immune System Processes.<br/>Immunity.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QR181  / .W735 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.07/9  / W878 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>QW 504