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xx, 506 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Machine derived contents note: The Forest Before the Trees: An Overview. -- Structure of the Immune System. -- Antibodies. -- Resolution of the Basic Structure of Immunoglobulins. -- The Properties and Fine Structure of Immunoglobulins. -- Genetic Basis of Immunoglobulin Structure. -- Structure-Function Relationships in Antibody Molecules. -- Complement. -- Major Histocompatibility Gene Complexes. -- Historical Development of the Concept of Major Histocompatibility Gene Complexes. -- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics of Major Histocompatibility Gene Complexes. -- The Cellular Basis Of Immune Responsiveness. -- Lymphocyte Subpopulations. -- The Basic Biology of T Cells and B Cells. -- The Humoral Immune Response. -- Immunological Tolerance. -- Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity. -- Immunology And Human Health. -- Immunity to Infection. -- Reactions of Immunological Injury: Hypersensitivity and Autoimmunity. -- Immune Deficiency Diseases. -- Clinical and Experimental Organ Transplantation. -- Immunity and Cancer. -- Appendices. -- Glossary. -- Index. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: Examines key experiments that have led to the current understanding of the operation of the immune system. By describing and explaining these experiments, the text aims to help students gain a more complete view of this complex biological system. |
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: Clark, William R., 1938- Experimental foundations of modern immunology. 4th ed. New York : Wiley, ©1991 (OCoLC)645758707 |
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Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/onix06/90013085.html |