Mucosal Immunology - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0124158471 ISBN 13: 9780124158474

Publisher: Academic Press, 2015

Synopsis

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.

• The most comprehensive text on mucosal immunology from internationally recognized experts in the field
• Includes exceptional color illustrations, new research data, original theory and information on all mucosal diseases
• Contains nine new chapters and an expanded appendix

About this title

Review:

The only comprehensive reference on mucosal immunology

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0124158471
• ISBN 13: 9780124158474
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 2540
• Editor: Mestecky Jiri, Strober Warren, Russell Michael W., Cheroutre Hilde, Lambrecht Bart N., Kelsall Brian L