IMMUNOLOGY

Description:

A weak immune system is susceptible to various diseases and infections caused by foreign bodies like bacteria, fungus and viruses. From a trivial cold to a serious cancer—one is prone to all if the immune system is not strong enough to fight against these foreign bodies. This text gives a comprehensive account on human immune system, its basics, types, structure and functions of antibodies, and the advanced topics of Immunology like immunodeficiencies and immunotherapy.

The book explains physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and diseases; malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities, immune deficiency, transplant rejection); the physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system in vitro, in situ, and in vivo, in detail.

The text embodies a new insight into immunological concepts in simple, straightforward and comprehensive language with lucid and clear illustrations. It covers up-to-date information on immunoprophylactic, immunodiagnostic and immunotherapeutic methods.

The neatly drawn figures complement the theories well, enabling the students to grasp the concepts readily. The Review Questions at the end of the chapters help the students to think critically and answer. The book also incorporates competitive examination questions.

The book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Biotechnology, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology. Besides, the book will be equally beneficial for the students appearing for competitive examinations like UGCNET, CSIR, SLET and civil services.

Table of Contents

Preface
Part I              BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
Unit I               Introduction
Chapter 1       Introduction: Immunity
Unit II              Organs, Cells and Molecules of Immune System
Chapter 2       Lymphoid Organs
Chapter 3       Lymphoid Cells
Chapter 4       Antigen
Chapter 5       Structure of Antibody
Chapter 6       Functions of Antibodies
Chapter 7       Immunoglobulin Gene and Its Expression
Chapter 8       Major Histocompatibility Complex
Chapter 9       Complement
Chapter 10     Cytokines
Unit III             Differentiation of T and B Cells
Chapter 11     T Cell Maturation, Differentiation and Activation
Chapter 12     B Cell Differentiation, Maturation and Activation
Unit IV            Normal and Abnormal Immune Response
Chapter 13     Antigen Recognition, Processing and Presentation
Chapter 14     Cell-mediated Immune Response
Chapter 15     Humoral Immune Response
Chapter 16     Regulation of Antibody Synthesis
Chapter 17     Hypersensitivity
Chapter 18     Immunological Tolerance
Chapter 19     Autoimmunity
Chapter 20     Organ Transplantation
Chapter 21     Immunodeficiency
Unit V              Immunity to Infection and Cancer
Chapter 22     Immunity to Viral Infections
Chapter 23     Immunity to Bacterial Infections
Chapter 24     Immunity to Fungal Infection
Chapter 25     Immunity to Protozoan Parasites
Chapter 26     Immunity to Helminth Parasites
Chapter 27     Immunity to Cancer
Part II            APPLIED IMMUNOLOGY
Unit VI            Immuno Prophylaxis Immunotechniques and Immunotherapy
Chapter 28     Vaccines and Vaccination
Chapter 29     Immunotechnology
Chapter 30     Monoclonal Antibodies
Chapter 31     Immunotherapy
Index