Covering all the basic and clinical concepts you need to know for
your coursework and USMLEs, Immunology, 9th Edition, offers a
well-illustrated, carefully structured approach to this complex and
fast-changing field. Carefully edited and authored by experts in
both teaching and research, it provides cutting-edge, consistent
coverage that links the laboratory and clinical practice. A
user-friendly, color-coded format, including key concept boxes,
explanatory diagrams, and nearly 200 photos to help you visually
grasp and retain challenging concepts. Explains the building blocks
of the immune system - cells, organs, and major receptor molecules
- as well as initiation and actions of the immune response,
especially in a clinical context. Includes extensive updates to
clinical information, including recent clinical approaches in
cancer immunology, transplantation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity,
and more. Features a reorganized format that presents immunology in
the order in which is typically taught and learned, better
integrating basic and clinical immunology. Covers new topics such
as innate lymphoid cells, antibody-based therapies and antibody
engineering, innate immunity and its components, the genetics of
immunologically-based diseases and personalized medicine, and
immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer. Provides
Critical Thinking boxes, chapter-opening summaries, and case-based
and USMLE-style questions that provide effective review and quick
practice for exams - plus more learning opportunities online,
including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases. Enhanced eBook
version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to
access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a
variety of devices. It also features full color 3-D animations to
deliver a dynamic visual overview of immunological concepts.
Includes extensive updates to clinical information, including
recent clinical approaches in cancer immunology, transplantation,
autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and more. Covers new topics such as
innate lymphoid cells, antibody-based therapies and antibody
engineering, innate immunity and its components, the genetics of
immunologically-based diseases and personalized medicine, and
immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer.
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