Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
This revised edition of Basic Immunology is written by leading experts and provides a clear overview of how the immune system works. The textbook is aimed at medical students and professionals who want to master the core concepts of immunology quickly and effectively.
The content covers current topics such as pandemics, COVID-19, RNA and hybrid vaccines, tumor immunotherapy, and mechanisms of immunological tolerance. In addition, it places emphasis on clinical aspects, including disease pathogenesis and the development of new therapies.
The seventh edition features colorful illustrations, clinical images, and practical elements such as summary points, exam-prep questions, and clinical case studies. Written by experienced instructors, the book has a well-structured layout that helps improve understanding of the complex concepts surrounding the immune system.
Product specifications
- Author: Abul K. Abbas, MBBS (Emeritus Professor, Department of Pathology, University of California San Francisco, USA)
- Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Publication date: 2023-06-20
- Number of pages: 352
- ISBN: 9780443105197
- Subject: Immunology
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Immunology
About the author
Abul K. Abbas is Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology at the University of California San Francisco. Andrew H. Lichtman is Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Shiv Pillai is Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences at Harvard Medical School and affiliated with the Ragon Institute.