How the immune system works

Text includes: An overview; The innate immune system; B cells and antibodies; The magic of antigen presentation; T cell activation; T cells at work; Secondary lymphoid organs and lymphocyte trafficking; Restraining the immune system; Self tolerance and MHC restriction; Immunological memory; The intestinal immune system; The immune system gone wrong; Immunodeficiency; Vaccines; Cancer and the immune system; Immunotherapy.

Includes glossary and list of acronyms and abbreviations

In this book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in simple language, the essence of this complex subject: how the immune system fits together, how it protects us from disease and, perhaps most importantly, why it works the way it does. It has been rigorously updated for this sixth edition, including the latest information on subjects such as vaccines, immunological memory, and cancer. A highlight of this edition is a new chapter on immunotherapies. Whether you are completely new to immunology, or require a refresher, How the Immune System Works will provide you with a clear and engaging overview of this subject.