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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.

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    • Regulatory T Cells in Health and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 136
      • November 24, 2015
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Regulatory T Cells in Health and Disease focuses on the mechanism by which T cells become regulatory T cells, the processes which control the number of regulatory T cells in the blood and tissue, and the ways in which regulatory T cell prevent autoimmune disease and interact with infections and cancer.

    • Infection and Autoimmunity

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 22, 2015
      • Yehuda Shoenfeld + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 6 3 2 6 9 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 6 3 2 7 2 2
      Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks the body organs instead of foreign invaders. This book deals with the various mechanisms by which infectious agents can trigger autoimmunity such as molecular mimicry and polyclonal activation. An overview is given with regard to bacteria, viruses, and parasites associated with autoimmunity, and a summary is given on classical autoimmune diseases and the infecting agents that can induce them.

    • Computational Immunology

      • 1st Edition
      • October 21, 2015
      • Josep Bassaganya-Riera
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 3 6 9 7 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 3 7 1 5 7
      Computational Immunology: Models and Tools encompasses the methodological framework and application of cutting-edge tools and techniques to study immunological processes at a systems level, along with the concept of multi-scale modeling. The book's emphasis is on selected cases studies and application of the most updated technologies in computational modeling, discussing topics such as computational modeling and its usage in immunological research, bioinformatics infrastructure, ODE based modeling, agent based modeling, and high performance computing, data analytics, and multiscale modeling. There are also modeling exercises using recent tools and models which lead the readers to a thorough comprehension and applicability. The book is a valuable resource for immunologists, computational biologists, bioinformaticians, biotechnologists, and computer scientists, as well as all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in systems modeling.

    • Amphioxus Immunity

      • 1st Edition
      • December 7, 2015
      • An-Long Xu
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 4 9 9 0 3 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 6 4 7 5
      Amphioxus Immunity: Tracing the Origin of Human Immunity covers a remarkable range of information about Amphioxus and its evolutionary context. This compilation of what is currently known about Amphioxus, with a sharp focus on its immune system, includes 13 topics, such as: Amphioxus as a model for understanding the evolution of vertebrates basic knowledge of immunology immune organs and cells of amphioxus a genomic and transcriptomic view of the Amphioxus immunity pattern recognition system in Amphioxus transcription factors in Amphioxus the complement system of Amphioxus the oxidative burst system in Amphioxus immune effectors in Amphioxus lipid signaling of immune response in Amphioxus apoptosis in amphioxus; primitive adaptive immune system of Amphioxus and future research directions This valuable reference book is loaded with information that will be useful for anyone who wishes to learn more about the origin of vertebrates and adaptive immunity.

    • Mucosal Immunology

      • 4th Edition
      • March 6, 2015
      • Jiri Mestecky + 5 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 4 1 5 8 4 7 4
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 9 4 3 0 1 9
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Mucosal Immunology, now in its fourth edition, is the only comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical manifestations of mucosal immunology. Most infectious agents enter the body through the various mucous membranes, and many common infections take place in or on mucous membranes, making this subject an area of singular importance in the field of immunology. This book contains new research data, exceptional illustrations, original theory, a new perspective, and excellent organization. It covers immune system topics, such as inductive and effector tissues and cells, and development and physiology of the mucosal barrier; diseases in the digestive system, respiratory tract, and genitourinary tract; and immunodeficiency.

    • Developing Costimulatory Molecules for Immunotherapy of Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • May 25, 2015
      • Manzoor Ahmad Mir
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 2 5 8 5 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 2 6 7 5 5
      Developing Costimulatory Molecules for Immunotherapy of Diseases highlights the novel concept of reverse costimulation and how it can be effectively exploited to develop immunotherapy using either humanized antibodies against CD80, CD86, and other costimulatory molecules or CD28 fusinogenic proteins in the treatment of diseases, including allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus nephritis, severe psoriasis, vulgaris tuberculosis, thopoid, transplantation therapeutic, cancer, and inflammation. The text aims to provide the latest information on the complex roles and interactions within the CD28 and B7 costimulatory families, with the hope that targeting these families will yield new therapies for the treatment of inflammation, autoimmunity, transplantation, cancer, and other infectious diseases.

    • Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease

      • 6th Edition
      • January 21, 2015
      • Anthony A. Nash + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 9 7 1 8 8 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 9 7 7 8 1 6
      Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease is the landmark book in the field of infectious disease. The new, revised edition of this work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the mechanisms of microbial infection and the pathogenesis of infectious disease. Presented in a clear, accessible style, it deals in an integrated manner with the spectrum of microorganisms, describing the factors common to all infectious diseases. Molecular biology, pathology, and immunology are brought together to explain the mechanisms for spread, immune response, and recovery.

    • Allergy, Immunity and Tolerance in Early Childhood

      • 1st Edition
      • September 10, 2015
      • Hans Ulrich Wahn + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 4 2 0 2 2 6 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 7 9 9 9 3 0 2
      Allergy, Immunity and Tolerance in Early Childhood: The First Steps of the Atopic March provides valuable insights on the atopic diseases, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies, which have developed into major health problems in most parts of the world. As the natural history of these chronic diseases has been extensively studied, including their major genetic, environmental, and lifestyle determinants and potential protective factors, the book presents tactics on how pediatric allergists can provide early intervention. In addition, the book unites key, global experts in the field who summarize their collective, and current, knowledge of the early stage of the "Atopic March", along with novel ideas for potential options of prevention.

    • The Cytokines of the Immune System

      • 1st Edition
      • May 23, 2015
      • Zlatko Dembic
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Cytokines of the Immune System catalogs cytokines and links them to physiology and pathology, providing a welcome and hugely timely tool for scientists in all related fields. In cataloguing cytokines, it lists their potential for therapeutic use, links them to disease treatments needing further research and development, and shows their utility for learning about the immune system. This book offers a new approach in the study of cytokines by combining detailed guidebook-style cytokine description, disease linking, and presentation of immunologic roles.

    • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

      • 1st Edition
      • December 23, 2015
      • George C. Tsokos
      • English
      • eBook
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      Systemic Lupus Erythematosus combines basic science with clinical science to provide a translational treatment of the disease and is a useful reference for specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE, a tool for measurement of clinical activity for pharmaceutical development and basic research of the disease and a reference work for hospital libraries.

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