Encyclopedia of Immunobiology

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• In-depth coverage allows readers from a range of backgrounds to benefit from the material
• Provides handy cross-referencing between articles to improve readability, including easy access from portable devices

Encyclopedia of Immunobiology provides the largest integrated source of immunological knowledge currently available. It consists of broad ranging, validated summaries on all of the major topics in the field as written by a team of leading experts. The large number of topics covered is relevant to a wide range of scientists working on experimental and clinical immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, veterinary science, physiology, and hematology.

The book is built in thematic sections that allow readers to rapidly navigate around related content. Specific sections focus on basic, applied, and clinical immunology. The structure of each section helps readers from a range of backgrounds gain important understanding of the subject.

Encyclopedia of Immunobiology, 1st Edition

Volume 1: Development and phylogeny of the Immune System, edited by Wayne Hein, John R. Gordon, Cynthia J. Guidos and Antonius Rolink

• Myeloid and B cell development
• Development of T cells and innate lymphoid cells
• Cells of the innate immune system
• Phylogeny of the immune system

Volume 2: Molecular Immunology, edited by Marco Colonna, Tim Elliott, Alberto Mantovani and Alberto Martin

• Structure and function of diversifying receptors
• MHC structure and function
• Molecular aspects of innate immunity
• Cytokines and their receptors

Volume 3: Activation of the Immune System, edited by Anthony DeFranco, Masayuki Miyasaka and Tim Mosmann

• Signal transduction
• B cell activation
• T cell activation
• Anatomy and Microanatomy of the immune system

Volume 4: Immunity to pathogens and tumors, edited by Christine A. Biron, Olivera J. Finn and Paul Kaye

• Immunity to bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections
• Immunity to viral infections
• Tumor immunology       

Volume 5: Physiology and immune system dysfunction, edited by Marina Cavazzana, Anne Cooke and Michael J. H. Ratcliffe

• Physiology of the immune system
• Autoimmunity
• Transplantation
• Allergy
• Immune deficiency