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Advances in Immunology, Volume 56: 59

by: Frank J. Dixon
publisher: Academic Press, published: 1994-06-10
ASIN: B001IDZOB8
Part of a serial publication that presents developments in immunology, with a focus on cellular and molecular biology, and virology. This issue includes articles on the functions and properties of Interleukin 10, T Cell signalling and the therapeutic regulation of the complement system.

Advances in Immunology, Volume 53

publisher: Academic Press, published: 1993-05-17
ASIN: B001TOCCFC
For 30 years, this esteemed serial has provided students and researchers with the latest information in Immunology. You can continue to rely on Advances in Immunology to provide you with critical reviews that examine subjects of vital importance to the field through summary and evaluation of current knowledge and research.
The articles stress fundamental concepts, but also evaluate the experimental approaches. Each volume of Advances in Immunology contains a subject index as well as the contents of recent volumes. Each chapter includes references.
Researchers and students in microbiology, genetics and immunocology will use this invaluable serial to stay updated on the latest advances for years to come.

Key Features
* Advances in Immunology will keep you informed on such broadly defined subjects as:
* Immunochemistry
* Antibody synthesis
* Biological action of antibodies
* Immunological unresponsiveness
* Mechanisms in innate and acquired immunity not involving antibodies
* Specialized immunological techniques

Stedman's Dermatology & Immunology Words (Stedman's Word Books)

publisher: Williams & Wilkins, published: 1997-01
ASIN: 0683400800
EAN: 9780683400809
sales rank: 1213600

Advances in Exercise Immunology

by: Laurel Mackinnon
publisher: Human Kinetics, published: 1999-02-15
ASIN: 0880115629
EAN: 9780880115629
sales rank: 334156

The author of the groundbreaking Exercise and Immunology returns with Advances in Exercise Immunology, a thorough and unparalleled study of the relationship between exercise and immune function.
You'll learn why athletes are susceptible to illness during intense training, how various immune system components respond to exercise, how regular exercise may influence disease progression-including cancer and HIV/AIDS-and whether exercise may help restore immune function in the aged and during spaceflight.
Advances in Exercise Immunology explores
-whether athletes are more susceptible to illness than the general public;
-the effects of exercise on resistance to infectious disease and whether infection adversely influences exercise performance;
-the effects of exercise on immune cell function and other mediators of immunity;
-the effects of exercise on specific aspects of immune function;
-the potential clinical applications of exercise immunology; and
-the current state of knowledge and future directions of the field.
The book's organizational structure makes it accessible to readers of differing backgrounds and interests. Researchers and graduate students will appreciate that each chapter is a separate, detailed review of a specific topic. Those new to the field will benefit from the comprehensive overview of all areas of exercise immunology.
Summaries of research findings, practical applications, and areas yet to be explored conclude each chapter and serve as useful review material and thought-provoking guideposts to future study. Introductory readers will find these features helpful in understanding key issues in the field, and graduate students and researchers can use them to extend their own research.
Research efforts in the field of exercise immunology have expanded and intensified as more exercise scientists and health care professionals recognize the importance of this discipline. Advances in Exercise Immunology is the vital resource you need to keep abreast of this flourishing field of study.

Immunology: An Introduction

by: Ian Tizard
publisher: Brooks Cole, published: 1994-12-08
ASIN: 0030041988
EAN: 9780030041983
sales rank: 1419233
This classic immunology text for undergraduates keeps pace with the constant evolution in our understanding of the immune system while maintaining a clear focus on the concepts of immunology. The text provides a straightforward overview of the subject and is accessible to students with diverse preparation, from biology to allied health majors. Coverage of new discoveries in the field makes this the most current text available. Features: * Major experimental procedures are highlighted in boxes to stress that immunology is an experimental science. "A Closer Look" boxes provide a more in-depth examination of various aspects of specific topics. * Multiple choice questions and open-ended problems and exercises test students' memory retention and critical thinking skills. * An extensive glossary defines all terms: key terms are also marked within the text. A detailed illustration program helps clarify concepts. * Comparative approach to the subject draws examples from outside the usual human or mouse area. New to this edition: * The text features new coverage on many topics including: nitric oxide, chemokines, apoptosis, new cytokines, the BCR complex, antigen procssing, new information on AIDS, use of DNA for vaccination. * Three new review chapters (2, 3, and 7) on microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology respectively give students a quick refernce for this material as it relates to immunology. * New chapter openers profile eminent immunologists and provide historical perspective.

Crash Course (US): Immunology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 1e

by: Robert Novak
publisher: Saunders, published: 2006-06-01
ASIN: 1416030077
EAN: 9781416030072
sales rank: 1230792
Don't panic! "Crash Course" is here-that perfect set of lecture notes which no student ever really has the time to compile. These books deliver all of the information needed to get through a course or prepare for exams. Clear text covers the essential concepts of each discipline or specialty; learning features expedite mastery of the material; and review questions let readers assess their knowledge. With basic science books written by current medical students under faculty supervision, and clinical titles that pair senior specialists with doctors who have only recently begun training in the relevant field, Crash Course titles are designed to ideally meet the needs of today's medical students. Plus each of these titles includes complimentary access to www.studentconsult.com - where you'll find the full text of the book online...Integration Links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles...and much more!
Clear, concise, narrative-style text covers exactly what students need to know-no more, no less.
Abundant two-color diagrams explain key concepts in an interesting visual way.
Learning features such as "hints and tips" and "comprehension check" boxes simplify study.
Multiple-choice and short-answer questions at the back of the books facilitate self assessment, and additional USMLE-style review questions are available to purchasers online at www.studentconsult.com.

Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology)

publisher: Springer, published: 2011-05-04
ASIN: 3642141358
EAN: 9783642141355
sales rank: 1846407
The interplay between tumors and their immunologic microenvironment is complex, difficult to decipher, but its understanding is of seminal importance for the development of novel prognostic markers and therapeutic strategies. The present review discusses tumor-immune interactions in several human cancers that illustrate various aspects of this complexity and proposes an integrated scheme of the impact of local immune reactions on clinical outcome. Current active immunotherapy trials have shown durable tumor regressions in a fraction of patients. However, clinical efficacy of current vaccines is limited, possibly because tumors skew the immune system by means of myeloid-derived suppressor cells, inflammatory type 2 T cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs), all of which prevent the generation of effector cells. To improve the clinical efficacy of cancer vaccines in patients with metastatic disease, we need to design novel and improved strategies that can boost adaptive immunity to cancer, help overcome Tregs and allow the breakdown of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.

Historical Atlas of Immunology (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series)

by: Julius M. Cruse
publisher: Informa Healthcare, published: 2005-03-18
ASIN: 1842142178
EAN: 9781842142172
sales rank: 1788725

Written by the official historian of the American Society of Immunologists and best-selling author, this comprehensive atlas depicts major people and events related to milestones in the field of immunology. From the origins of immunological study through the critical events that have shaped the field into what it is today, this vital collection of immunological data intersects all aspects of biomedical science. In addition to containing over 400 photographs and illustrations, it details the ways in which immunology has developed several key concepts, theories, approaches and procedures that have affected the fields of molecular biology, and biochemistry.

Evolutionary Parasitology: The Integrated Study of Infections, Immunology, Ecology, and Genetics (Oxford Biology)

by: Paul Schmid-Hempel
publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, published: 2011-04-22
ASIN: 019922949X
EAN: 9780199229499
sales rank: 467108
Parasites are everywhere. And they affect almost every aspect imaginable in the life of their hosts. Parasites influence host physiology, behavior, life histories, and the structure of entire ecosystems. To cope with these constant threats, the host's immune system has evolved to become one of the most complex organs known. But parasites, too, have found their own ways to overcome defences and to manipulate their hosts for their own interests. As a result, hosts and parasite are constantly forced to adapt to one another, sometimes very rapidly, sometimes changes occur only over eons. But this struggle always has far reaching consequences for the biology of both parties.

For the first time, this book gives a comprehensive overview over the many facets of host-parasite interactions, from the molecular bases to individual strategies and to the ecological and evolutionary consequences. It is informed by the progress in our understanding that has occurred over the past decades. No longer do we view well-adapted parasites to become harmless but, quite to the contrary, parasite virulence is, determined, both, by the processes that lead to harm and by the evolutionary costs and benefits of this damage. Similarly, parasitism is no longer regarded as being inevitably bad, rather it can be a major factor maintaining diversity in populations and communities, selecting for beautiful plumages of birds, or making us more social.

Evolutionary Parasitology deals with a wide range of topics, from immunology, genetics, sexual selection, to population dynamics, ecology and co-evolution. Readers from different fields and with different backgrounds will find a rich source to meet their interests and to expand their insights into neighbouring disciplines.

DNA Vaccines: Types, Advantages and Limitations (Immunology and Immune System Disorders)

publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, published: 2011-11-30
ASIN: 1613244444
EAN: 9781613244449
sales rank: 631722
DNA vaccination is one of the most promising techniques for immunisation against diseases caused by viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and even for tumours and illnesses with genetic origins. These vaccines can be administered by direct inoculation of plasmid by several routes. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the types, advantages and limitations of DNA vaccines. Topics discussed include the role of novel carrier constructs in effective and safe DNA vaccine delivery; improving the immunogenicity of DNA vaccines; the role of DNA-IL-12 vaccination in cosinphilic inflammation; genetic immunisation enabling re-direction of the host immune system resulting in the development of effective immune responses; and DNA vaccination against herpesvirus.

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	Advances in Immunology, Volume 56: 59 by: Frank J. Dixon publisher: Academic Press, published: 1994-06-10 ASIN: B001IDZOB8 Part of a serial publication that presents developments in immunology, with a focus on cellular and molecular biology, and virology. This issue includes articles on the functions and properties of Interleukin 10, T Cell signalling and the therapeutic regulation of the complement system.
	Advances in Immunology, Volume 53 publisher: Academic Press, published: 1993-05-17 ASIN: B001TOCCFC For 30 years, this esteemed serial has provided students and researchers with the latest information in Immunology. You can continue to rely on Advances in Immunology to provide you with critical reviews that examine subjects of vital importance to the field through summary and evaluation of current knowledge and research. The articles stress fundamental concepts, but also evaluate the experimental approaches. Each volume of Advances in Immunology contains a subject index as well as the contents of recent volumes. Each chapter includes references. Researchers and students in microbiology, genetics and immunocology will use this invaluable serial to stay updated on the latest advances for years to come. Key Features * Advances in Immunology will keep you informed on such broadly defined subjects as: * Immunochemistry * Antibody synthesis * Biological action of antibodies * Immunological unresponsiveness * Mechanisms in innate and acquired immunity not involving antibodies * Specialized immunological techniques
	Stedman's Dermatology & Immunology Words (Stedman's Word Books) publisher: Williams & Wilkins, published: 1997-01 ASIN: 0683400800 EAN: 9780683400809 sales rank: 1213600
	Advances in Exercise Immunology by: Laurel Mackinnon publisher: Human Kinetics, published: 1999-02-15 ASIN: 0880115629 EAN: 9780880115629 sales rank: 334156 The author of the groundbreaking Exercise and Immunology returns with Advances in Exercise Immunology, a thorough and unparalleled study of the relationship between exercise and immune function. You'll learn why athletes are susceptible to illness during intense training, how various immune system components respond to exercise, how regular exercise may influence disease progression-including cancer and HIV/AIDS-and whether exercise may help restore immune function in the aged and during spaceflight. Advances in Exercise Immunology explores -whether athletes are more susceptible to illness than the general public; -the effects of exercise on resistance to infectious disease and whether infection adversely influences exercise performance; -the effects of exercise on immune cell function and other mediators of immunity; -the effects of exercise on specific aspects of immune function; -the potential clinical applications of exercise immunology; and -the current state of knowledge and future directions of the field. The book's organizational structure makes it accessible to readers of differing backgrounds and interests. Researchers and graduate students will appreciate that each chapter is a separate, detailed review of a specific topic. Those new to the field will benefit from the comprehensive overview of all areas of exercise immunology. Summaries of research findings, practical applications, and areas yet to be explored conclude each chapter and serve as useful review material and thought-provoking guideposts to future study. Introductory readers will find these features helpful in understanding key issues in the field, and graduate students and researchers can use them to extend their own research. Research efforts in the field of exercise immunology have expanded and intensified as more exercise scientists and health care professionals recognize the importance of this discipline. Advances in Exercise Immunology is the vital resource you need to keep abreast of this flourishing field of study.
	Immunology: An Introduction by: Ian Tizard publisher: Brooks Cole, published: 1994-12-08 ASIN: 0030041988 EAN: 9780030041983 sales rank: 1419233 This classic immunology text for undergraduates keeps pace with the constant evolution in our understanding of the immune system while maintaining a clear focus on the concepts of immunology. The text provides a straightforward overview of the subject and is accessible to students with diverse preparation, from biology to allied health majors. Coverage of new discoveries in the field makes this the most current text available. Features: * Major experimental procedures are highlighted in boxes to stress that immunology is an experimental science. "A Closer Look" boxes provide a more in-depth examination of various aspects of specific topics. * Multiple choice questions and open-ended problems and exercises test students' memory retention and critical thinking skills. * An extensive glossary defines all terms: key terms are also marked within the text. A detailed illustration program helps clarify concepts. * Comparative approach to the subject draws examples from outside the usual human or mouse area. New to this edition: * The text features new coverage on many topics including: nitric oxide, chemokines, apoptosis, new cytokines, the BCR complex, antigen procssing, new information on AIDS, use of DNA for vaccination. * Three new review chapters (2, 3, and 7) on microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology respectively give students a quick refernce for this material as it relates to immunology. * New chapter openers profile eminent immunologists and provide historical perspective.
	Crash Course (US): Immunology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 1e by: Robert Novak publisher: Saunders, published: 2006-06-01 ASIN: 1416030077 EAN: 9781416030072 sales rank: 1230792 Don't panic! "Crash Course" is here-that perfect set of lecture notes which no student ever really has the time to compile. These books deliver all of the information needed to get through a course or prepare for exams. Clear text covers the essential concepts of each discipline or specialty; learning features expedite mastery of the material; and review questions let readers assess their knowledge. With basic science books written by current medical students under faculty supervision, and clinical titles that pair senior specialists with doctors who have only recently begun training in the relevant field, Crash Course titles are designed to ideally meet the needs of today's medical students. Plus each of these titles includes complimentary access to www.studentconsult.com - where you'll find the full text of the book online...Integration Links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles...and much more! Clear, concise, narrative-style text covers exactly what students need to know-no more, no less. Abundant two-color diagrams explain key concepts in an interesting visual way. Learning features such as "hints and tips" and "comprehension check" boxes simplify study. Multiple-choice and short-answer questions at the back of the books facilitate self assessment, and additional USMLE-style review questions are available to purchasers online at www.studentconsult.com.
	Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology) publisher: Springer, published: 2011-05-04 ASIN: 3642141358 EAN: 9783642141355 sales rank: 1846407 The interplay between tumors and their immunologic microenvironment is complex, difficult to decipher, but its understanding is of seminal importance for the development of novel prognostic markers and therapeutic strategies. The present review discusses tumor-immune interactions in several human cancers that illustrate various aspects of this complexity and proposes an integrated scheme of the impact of local immune reactions on clinical outcome. Current active immunotherapy trials have shown durable tumor regressions in a fraction of patients. However, clinical efficacy of current vaccines is limited, possibly because tumors skew the immune system by means of myeloid-derived suppressor cells, inflammatory type 2 T cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs), all of which prevent the generation of effector cells. To improve the clinical efficacy of cancer vaccines in patients with metastatic disease, we need to design novel and improved strategies that can boost adaptive immunity to cancer, help overcome Tregs and allow the breakdown of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.
	Historical Atlas of Immunology (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series) by: Julius M. Cruse publisher: Informa Healthcare, published: 2005-03-18 ASIN: 1842142178 EAN: 9781842142172 sales rank: 1788725 Written by the official historian of the American Society of Immunologists and best-selling author, this comprehensive atlas depicts major people and events related to milestones in the field of immunology. From the origins of immunological study through the critical events that have shaped the field into what it is today, this vital collection of immunological data intersects all aspects of biomedical science. In addition to containing over 400 photographs and illustrations, it details the ways in which immunology has developed several key concepts, theories, approaches and procedures that have affected the fields of molecular biology, and biochemistry.
	Evolutionary Parasitology: The Integrated Study of Infections, Immunology, Ecology, and Genetics (Oxford Biology) by: Paul Schmid-Hempel publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, published: 2011-04-22 ASIN: 019922949X EAN: 9780199229499 sales rank: 467108 Parasites are everywhere. And they affect almost every aspect imaginable in the life of their hosts. Parasites influence host physiology, behavior, life histories, and the structure of entire ecosystems. To cope with these constant threats, the host's immune system has evolved to become one of the most complex organs known. But parasites, too, have found their own ways to overcome defences and to manipulate their hosts for their own interests. As a result, hosts and parasite are constantly forced to adapt to one another, sometimes very rapidly, sometimes changes occur only over eons. But this struggle always has far reaching consequences for the biology of both parties. For the first time, this book gives a comprehensive overview over the many facets of host-parasite interactions, from the molecular bases to individual strategies and to the ecological and evolutionary consequences. It is informed by the progress in our understanding that has occurred over the past decades. No longer do we view well-adapted parasites to become harmless but, quite to the contrary, parasite virulence is, determined, both, by the processes that lead to harm and by the evolutionary costs and benefits of this damage. Similarly, parasitism is no longer regarded as being inevitably bad, rather it can be a major factor maintaining diversity in populations and communities, selecting for beautiful plumages of birds, or making us more social. Evolutionary Parasitology deals with a wide range of topics, from immunology, genetics, sexual selection, to population dynamics, ecology and co-evolution. Readers from different fields and with different backgrounds will find a rich source to meet their interests and to expand their insights into neighbouring disciplines.
	DNA Vaccines: Types, Advantages and Limitations (Immunology and Immune System Disorders) publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, published: 2011-11-30 ASIN: 1613244444 EAN: 9781613244449 sales rank: 631722 DNA vaccination is one of the most promising techniques for immunisation against diseases caused by viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and even for tumours and illnesses with genetic origins. These vaccines can be administered by direct inoculation of plasmid by several routes. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the types, advantages and limitations of DNA vaccines. Topics discussed include the role of novel carrier constructs in effective and safe DNA vaccine delivery; improving the immunogenicity of DNA vaccines; the role of DNA-IL-12 vaccination in cosinphilic inflammation; genetic immunisation enabling re-direction of the host immune system resulting in the development of effective immune responses; and DNA vaccination against herpesvirus.