Publisher's Synopsis
Lecture Notes on Immunology is a best–selling core text, providing a concise introduction to immunology. It focuses on basic science but informs the reader of the clinical relevance where appropriate for a clear understanding of the cells, molecules and processes of the immune system.
The book has been thoroughly updated to include new sections on: the interaction between innate and adaptive immunity; the roles and regulation of T–cell subpopulations, cytokines and adhesion molecules; genetic and environmental factors affecting susceptibility to infection, immunodeficiency and atopic disease.
- Clear and concise: no waffle, easy to use for revision.
- Written by a scientist and a scientist physician, resulting in a balanced text, relevant to medical students and allied health students.
- Takes an integrated approach combining basic science with clinical information: of value to students who need to know the clinical relevance of the basic science.
