Encyclopedia of Immunology 2nd Edition by Peter Delves, Ivan Roitt ISBN 0122267656 ‎ 978-0122267659

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ISBN 10: 0122267656
ISBN 13: ‎ 978-0122267659
Author: Peter Delves, Ivan Roitt 

ith more than 700 expert authors from 22 different countries, the Encyclopedia of Immunology, Second Edition is the largest comprehensive reference source of current immunological knowledge available. It provides a broad scope and high level of expertise to the many aspects of the field of immunology and related areas, including microbiology, virology, and parasitology. Arranged into 31 subject areas with extensive cross-referencing and subject indexes in each volume, the Encyclopedia is easy-to-use for virtually any researcher, regardless of his or her field. Concise definitions of the subject area also introduce each entry. The Second Edition includes timely and thorough updates for all articles from the First Edition, more than 60 new entries, a glossary of immunological terms in each volume, a total of 500 figures and tables, and new color plates sections.

• Four volumes, each containing a subject index
• Approximately 630 different articles
• More than 700 expert contributors from 22 different countries
• Coverage of 31 different subject areas
• Concise definitions of the subject to introduce each entry
• Further reading lists at the end of each entry
• Extensive cross-referencing
• Entries arranged in a single A-Z list for easy access
• Easy-to-read double-column format
• More than 500 figures to complement the text
• More than 60 new articles
• A glossary of immunological terms in each volume
• A color plate section in each volume

Encyclopedia of Immunology  2nd Table of contents:

• Preface

  • Introduction to Immunology
  • Scope and Structure of the Encyclopedia
  • How to Use This Encyclopedia

• Volume 1: Fundamentals of Immunology

  • Section 1: Introduction to Immunology
    • Overview of the Immune System
    • Basic Principles of Immunology
    • History and Evolution of Immunology
  • Section 2: Cells of the Immune System
    • Lymphocytes (B Cells, T Cells, and NK Cells)
    • Antigen-Presenting Cells (Dendritic Cells, Macrophages)
    • Granulocytes and Monocytes
    • The Role of Stem Cells in Immunology
  • Section 3: Immune Response Mechanisms
    • Innate Immunity
    • Adaptive Immunity
    • Humoral Immunity
    • Cell-Mediated Immunity
  • Section 4: Immunological Tolerance and Homeostasis
    • Central and Peripheral Tolerance
    • Regulation of Immune Responses
    • Immunological Memory

• Volume 2: Immunological Diseases

  • Section 1: Autoimmune Diseases
    • Mechanisms of Autoimmunity
    • Common Autoimmune Disorders (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes)
  • Section 2: Immunodeficiencies
    • Primary Immunodeficiencies
    • Secondary Immunodeficiencies
    • HIV/AIDS and Immunodeficiency Syndromes
  • Section 3: Allergies and Hypersensitivity
    • Types of Hypersensitivity Reactions (Type I-IV)
    • Common Allergic Diseases (e.g., Asthma, Hay Fever, Eczema)
  • Section 4: Inflammatory Diseases
    • Chronic Inflammation and Immune System Dysfunction
    • Diseases Associated with Inflammation (e.g., Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

• Volume 3: Immunological Techniques and Methods

  • Section 1: Techniques for Studying the Immune System
    • Flow Cytometry
    • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
    • Western Blotting and Immunohistochemistry
    • PCR and Genetic Techniques in Immunology
  • Section 2: Animal Models in Immunology
    • Mouse Models of Immune Diseases
    • Non-Human Primate Models
    • Zebrafish and Other Model Organisms
  • Section 3: Advances in Immunological Imaging
    • Imaging Technologies in Immunology
    • Microscopy and Imaging of Immune Cells
    • In Vivo Imaging of Immune Responses

• Volume 4: Immunotherapy and Clinical Immunology

  • Section 1: Immunotherapeutic Strategies
    • Monoclonal Antibodies
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Gene Therapy and Vaccines
  • Section 2: Vaccines and Immunization
    • Principles of Vaccine Development
    • Vaccine Types and Their Mechanisms
    • Immunization Strategies and Global Health
  • Section 3: Immunomodulation and Immunosuppressive Therapies
    • Cytokine Therapy
    • Immunosuppressive Drugs
    • Role of Immunotherapy in Transplantation
  • Section 4: Advances in Clinical Immunology
    • Immune Monitoring in Clinical Practice
    • Personalized Medicine and Immunology
    • New Frontiers in Immunotherapy

• Volume 5: Infection and Immunity

  • Section 1: Immunity to Infectious Diseases
    • Immunological Mechanisms Against Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites
    • Immunity in Different Infection Models
    • The Role of the Immune System in Pathogenesis
  • Section 2: Immunity to Bacterial Infections
    • Immunological Responses to Bacterial Pathogens
    • Bacterial Vaccines and Immunization
  • Section 3: Immunity to Viral Infections
    • The Immune System’s Response to Viruses
    • Viral Vaccines and Antiviral Therapies
  • Section 4: Immunity in Parasitic and Fungal Infections
    • Mechanisms of Immunity in Protozoan and Helminth Infections
    • Fungal Infections and Immunity

• Volume 6: Advances in Immunology

  • Section 1: Emerging Concepts in Immunology
    • The Microbiome and Its Role in Immune Function
    • Immunometabolism: The Link Between Immunity and Metabolism
    • New Insights into Immunological Memory
  • Section 2: Immunology in Aging and Lifespan
    • Immunosenescence and the Immune System in Aging
    • The Impact of Aging on Immune Responses
    • Immunological Strategies for Aging Populations
  • Section 3: Cutting-Edge Technologies and Immunological Discoveries
    • CRISPR and Gene Editing in Immunology
    • Immune System Modeling and Systems Immunology
    • Advances in Immune Engineering

• Volume 7: The Immune System and Disease

  • Section 1: Cancer Immunology
    • Tumor Immunology and Immune Surveillance
    • Immunotherapies in Cancer Treatment
    • The Tumor Microenvironment and Immunosuppression
  • Section 2: Immunology of Neurodegenerative Diseases
    • The Role of the Immune System in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
    • Neuroinflammation and Immune Responses in the Brain
  • Section 3: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Immunology
    • Immune System Interactions with the Cardiovascular System
    • The Role of Inflammation in Metabolic Diseases

• Appendices

  • Glossary of Immunological Terms
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms in Immunology
  • Index of Immunological Diseases and Conditions

• Index

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