**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology**Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.The book integrates basic and
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**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology**
Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.
The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.
The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment.
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology**
Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.
The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.
The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment.
New to this edition
More case studies
Thoroughly updated coverage of:
Viruses
Transplantation
Vaccination
Immunodeficiencies
Checkpoint inhibitors
Anti-malarial vaccines
Antibody and cell-based therapies
Key Features
Carefully structured layout - easy to follow and identify high yield information
Explains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context
More learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases – ideal for exam revision and practice
Animations offer a visual overview of immunological concepts
An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Author Information
Edited by David Male, MA, PhD, Professor of Biology, Department of Life Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK; R. Stokes Peebles, Jr., MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA and Victoria Male, MA, PhD, Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
Edited by David Male, MA, PhD, Professor of Biology, Department of Life Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK; R. Stokes Peebles, Jr., MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA and Victoria Male, MA, PhD, Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
SECTION 1 The Immune System and Innate Immunity 1. Introduction to the Immune System 2. Cells, Tissues and Organs of the Immune System 3. Mechanisms of Innate Immunity 4. Complement 5. Mononuclear Phagocytes in Immune Defence
SECTION 2 Adaptive Immune Responses 6. T-Cell Receptors and Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules 7. Antigen Presentation 8. Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity 9. B-Cell Development and the Antibody Response 10. Antibodies 11. Immunological Tolerance 12. Regulation of the Immune Response 13. Immune Responses in Tissues
SECTION 3 Defence Against Infectious Agents 14. Immunity to Viruses 15. Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi 16. Immunity to Protozoa and Worms 17. Vaccination
https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/immunology-9780443245961.html326583Immunologyhttps://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780443245961_3.jpg126.86140.95AUDInStock/Medicine/Allergy & Clinical Immunology/Medical Students/Medical education/Books/Medicine & Surgery/Allergy & Clinical Immunology/Medical Students/Medical education/Books/Coming soon/Medicine/Allergy & Clinical Immunology/Books/Japan Titles5054612549644750546644335134549644643887224388723525990052550395263160148865365054553530301841826924335088530301951451205259833**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology**<BR><BR><i>Immunology</i> is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.<BR><BR>The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.<BR><BR>The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment. **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology**<BR><BR><i>Immunology</i> is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.<BR><BR>The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.<BR><BR>The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment.00add-to-cart97804432459612025ProfessionalEdited by David Male, MA, PhD, R. Stokes Peebles, Jr., MD and Victoria Male, MA, PhD202610Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Elsevier43814 May 2025Available for Pre-OrderEdited by <STRONG>David Male</STRONG>, MA, PhD, Professor of Biology, Department of Life Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK; <STRONG>R. Stokes Peebles</STRONG>, Jr., MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA and <STRONG>Victoria Male</STRONG>, MA, PhD, Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomBooksBookUnited KingdomYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select