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Books in Immunology

Elsevier's Immunology collection equips researchers with valuable insights to address the complexities of the immune system and its role in health and disease, offering original research, insightful analysis, and current theory on diagnosing, managing, and advancing treatments for allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders.

  • Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications in Immunology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Swagat Kumar Das + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications in Immunology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology delves into historical perspectives, current trends, and future projections for research and development of immunological and biopharmaceutical products. Sections explore immunostimulants, natural and synthetic immunostimulants in aquaculture and animal husbandry, immunomodulators, immune boosters, pre- and probiotics in health promotion, cutting-edge immunological techniques for disease diagnosis, immunotherapy in cancer treatment, and transplantation immunology. Following chapters explore the impact on pharmaceutical biotechnology, with discussions on traditional and modern approaches in drug delivery, in silico drug delivery modeling, biocomposites and their pharmaceutical applications, recent advances in monoclonal antibodies production, vaccine development, and much more. Finally, the book covers the pivotal role of AI, machine learning, and data analytics in the clinical study of immunotherapy and pharmaceutical drugs, thus paving the way for enhanced research and development efficiency. Researchers in industry and academia alike will gain valuable insights into the novel principles behind designing and developing immunological and drug products, making this title an essential resource.
  • Clinical Reproductive Immunology

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Karen E Racicot
    • English
    Clinical Reproductive Immunology provides an up-to-date overview of clinical research in the field of reproductive immunology and pregnancy. With a strong focus on the use of clinical diagnostics to identify immune-related etiologies in pregnancy complications and/or failure, the book also addresses a significant informational gap by providing an overview of clinical data followed by a diagnostic algorithm at the end of each chapter. Every chapter addresses a significant information gap by providing a diagnostic algorithm that will serve to translate the findings from clinical research into a concise, stepwise guide developed with the clinical reproductive specialist in mind.This title builds nicely on the foundational Reproductive Immunology text and serves as a more concise diagnostic reference tool, addressing clinical utility and the significance of related research when developing background sections for manuscripts/literatu... reviews or for significant sections on grant proposals.
  • Glycobiology of the Immune System and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Shyamasree Ghosh
    • English
    Glycobiology of the Immune System and Disease explores the integration of state-of-the-art glycobiology and immunology to raise awareness of the multifaceted roles of glycans and lectins in the immune system. Glycobiology is a rapidly growing field in biology, with relevance to biomedicine, biotechnology and basic research. Considering the central role that glycans play in immune interactions, glycoproteins and carbohydrates are becoming the targets of next-generation therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics. Programmed remodeling of host glycans can modulate infection, autoimmunity, and cancer, while microbial glycoconjugates can serve as canonical innate receptor agonists that induce B cell and T cell activation. This important reference investigates microbial and mammalian glycans and their protein-binding partners (lectins) and shows the role they play in all innate and adaptive immune responses. With its comprehensive overview of the field, it is an important resource for academicians, graduate and post graduate students as well as professors and faculty in the field of research in glycobiology and immunology.
  • Building Blocks of Neuroimmunometabolism

    From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
    • English
    Building Blocks of Neuroimmunometabolis... From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic Strategies offers an authoritative exploration of the intricate relationship between the immune system and neurodegenerative diseases. This essential resource addresses the critical gap in understanding how immune responses and metabolic processes jointly influence the onset and progression of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. The book provides a comprehensive examination of key molecular pathways and cellular interactions, emphasizing the role of immunometabolism in disease mechanisms.Beginning with an introduction to the concept of immunometabolism, the book explores the connections between the immune and nervous systems, setting the stage for understanding neurodegenerative diseases. It discusses pivotal topics such as the role of microglia and macrophages in neuroinflammation, the metabolic regulation of T cells, and the impact of oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. The gut-brain axis is examined for its influence on brain health, alongside innovative therapeutic strategies targeting immunometabolic pathways and lifestyle interventions.Buildi... Blocks of Neuroimmunometabolis... From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic Strategies is invaluable for researchers, clinicians, and students seeking to understand the complex interactions driving neurodegeneration. The book offers cutting-edge insights into immunometabolism, highlighting its potential to revolutionize therapeutic strategies and improve patient outcomes in neurodegenerative disorders.
  • The Dual Role of Inflammation in Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Surajit Pathak + 1 more
    • English
    The Dual Role of Inflammation in Cancer Genesis and Therapy explores the pivotal role inflammation plays in the development and progression of cancer. The book delves into how chronic inflammation creates a microenvironment that supports tumor growth by promoting cellular proliferation, survival, and migration while suppressing immune responses. It traces historical observations, linking inflammation to cancer while also examining how inflammatory cells and mediators contribute to various stages of tumorigenesis. In addition, it discusses the implications of inflammation on cancer treatment, highlighting the potential of anti-inflammatory agents and immunotherapy in targeting the inflammatory tumor microenvironment.By elucidating on the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, the book aims to pave the way for more effective and personalized cancer treatment strategies. As such, it is a valuable resource for researchers in immunology and oncology.
  • Immunological Insights and Emerging Therapeutics in Medical Mycology

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Paschalis Vergidis + 1 more
    • English
    Immunological Insights and Emerging Therapeutics in Medical Mycology summarizes the current knowledge on interactions between host cells and human fungal pathogens and explains how certain immune defects lead to vulnerability to fungal infection.Chapters focus on immune response to such fungal infections as candidiasis, aspergillus, cryptococcosis, mucormycosis, pneumocystis.This title provides a basis for further study on antifungal immunity by enhancing understanding of antifungal immune responses. Further, this title offers new insights from the host immune response, improving understanding of disease pathogenesis and informing novel prophylactic and therapeutic approaches to fungal infections.
  • The Immunology of Horses and Donkeys

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Ian R. Tizard
    • English
    The Immunology of Horses and Donkeys offers a comprehensive overview of the immune systems of equids, bridging a critical gap by combining current research with foundational concepts and emphasizing both mechanisms and practical applications. The book covers immune development, disease resistance, vaccination, and immune disorders, supporting improved health management in horses and donkeys. Organized logically, it begins with the evolutionary history and domestication of equids and then explores immune ontogeny, innate and adaptive responses, and lymphoid tissue structure. Chapters detail the major histocompatibility complex, cytokine signaling, antigen-presenting cells, and mucosal immunity.Additional sections address the microbiota, vaccine strategies, and immune responses to bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, providing a holistic view of equine immune health. Users will find content that advances understanding in immunology, biomedical research, and veterinary medicine, supporting the development of better diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies. The book's clear, thorough approach benefits both scientific discovery and clinical application, ultimately improving equine health and informing broader mammalian immunology studies.
  • Microglial Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 170
    • August 1, 2026
    • English
    Microglial Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 170 of Advances in Immunology series, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews focused on the role of microglia and neuroinflammation in neurological and psychiatric disorders. This volume brings together contributions from leading researchers, offering up-to-date insights into microglial biology in health and disease, as well as their involvement in major neurodegenerative conditions.Chapters explore microglial interactions with key pathological proteins, including tau and amyloid-beta, mechanisms of neuroinflammation, and receptor-mediated signaling pathways. Additional contributions highlight advances in induced pluripotent stem cell–derived microglia as experimental and therapeutic platforms, neuromodulation strategies, and emerging perspectives on Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders. Together, these chapters provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress and emerging directions in microglial research and neurodegeneration.
  • The Cytokines of the Immune System

    The Role of Cytokines in Disease Related to Immune Response
    • 2nd Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Zlatko Dembic
    • English
    Cytokines of the Immune System: The Role of Cytokines in Disease Related to Immune Response, Second Edition is a comprehensive and essential resource for graduate and postgraduate training of physicians, dentists, biomedical specialists, and those interested in scientific research in biology and biochemistry. The book provides an up-to-date, textbook-like description of immunology, focusing on the critical role of cytokines in immune responses. With advancements in cytokine research and signal transduction, this new and improved edition offers a deeper understanding of cytokine-receptor interactions, supported by novel figures based on crystal-structure conformations from the protein database. These insights are invaluable for inspiring new drug designs and therapeutic strategies. The book delivers a thorough overview of immunology, detailing the development and regulation of the immune system, with a special focus on cytokines. It presents an upgraded description of interleukins, immune-modulatory cytokines, and chemokines, exploring their structure, sources, functions, receptors, disease associations, and therapeutic potentials. This edition also introduces the latest information on innate lymphoid cells and their cytokines, as well as their adaptive immunity counterparts. A dedicated chapter on the cytokine storm provides critical insights into this phenomenon.Key features of Cytokines of the Immune System: The Role of Cytokines in Disease Related to Immune Response, Second Edition include upgraded chapter content throughout, enhanced connections between cytokines and diseases, and a historical overview of cytokines pivotal in polarizing immune responses. The book also promotes new therapeutic options for each cytokine or cytokine family, displayed in detailed figures that serve as summaries or guides for treatment decision-making in various diseases, including cancer, infections, and autoimmune disorders. This expanded edition is a vital tool for anyone seeking to understand the latest developments in cytokine research and their implications for immunotherapy.
  • Immunity to Immunotherapy in Cancer

    Mechanisms and Limitations
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Mukesh Nandave + 1 more
    • English
    Immunity to Immunotherapy in Cancer: Mechanisms and Limitations explores the intricate interplay between cancer therapy and the immune system, addressing why some patients do not respond to immunotherapy and the scientific solutions in development. The book examines molecular strategies of immune evasion within the tumour microenvironment, providing insights into factors like tumour heterogeneity and immune checkpoint mechanisms that contribute to resistance. Highlighting promising approaches such as combination therapies, personalized medicine, and novel immunotherapeutic agents, it aims to enhance patient outcomes and advance cancer immunotherapy. Designed as a comprehensive guide for professionals and researchers, this textbook offers an overview of the latest scientific discoveries and practical applications in cancer therapy. It serves as an invaluable resource for scientists, doctors, academicians, and students, presenting a path toward more effective, non-toxic, and customized cancer treatments. This book is essential for anyone interested in the future of cancer therapy.