Immunology - E-Book, 10th Edition
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.
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.
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
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443248900 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | Edited by David Male, MA, PhD, R. Stokes Peebles, Jr., MD and Victoria Male, MA, PhD |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 10 |
| Format | eBook |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |


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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
SECTION 4 Immunodeficiency
18. Primary Immunodeficiencies
19. AIDS, Secondary Immunodeficiency and Immunosuppression
SECTION 5 Immune Responses Against Tissues
20. Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disease
21. Transplantation and Rejection
22. Immunity to Cancers
SECTION 6 Hypersensitivity
23. Immediate Hypersensitivity (Type I)
24. Hypersensitivity (Type II)
25. Hypersensitivity (Type III)
26. Hypersensitivity (Type IV)