Introductory Immunology: Basic Concepts for Interdisciplinary Applications - Softcover

Actor, Jeffrey K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0124200303 ISBN 13: 9780124200302

Publisher: Academic Press, 2014

Synopsis

Introductory Immunology quickly acquaints readers with natural immune responses manifesting in diseases and disorders. The book presents a complete picture of natural defenses to infectious agents, as well as the mechanisms that lead to autoimmune dysfunction. In addition, it examines immunologically based diseases, giving the reader sufficient knowledge to make sound clinical decisions leading to better treatment outcomes. Introductory Immunology is aimed at researchers, postgraduates, or any scientifically inclined reader interested in immunology. No prior expertise in medical, biochemical, or cellular science is needed to benefit from the clear presentation of immunology concepts in this book.

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About the Author

Jeffrey K. Actor, PhD, holds the title of professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston Texas. Dr. Actor received his PhD from the University of Massachusetts. His research interests include examination of host immune responses during parasitic disease, understanding proinflammatory and regulatory cytokines during infections, vaccine development, and molecular mechanisms of immunomodulation. Over the past 25 years, he has established himself as a productive educator-scientist (tenured, full Professor) with a strong background in immunology and molecular biology, with a broad range of expertise in pathobiology and clinical disease.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0124200303
• ISBN 13: 9780124200302
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172