The Atlas of Immunology is a unique pictorial reference, containing more than 1,000 illustrations depicting essentially every concept of importance in understanding immunology. The Atlas demystifies immunology for students, basic scientists, and clinicians. Diagrams are included for all levels of understanding, including basic ideas and a detailed treatments.

 

Presents new topics in immunology, molecular structures, and mechanics of molecular and cellular interactions

 

Illustrations in the Atlas range from photographs of historical figures to molecular structures of recently characterized cytokines, major histocompatibility complex molecules, immunoglobulins, and molecules of related interest to immunologists. A host of original illustrations present subjects, such as cellular adhesions molecules, in a manner that facilitates understanding of their role in intercellular and immune reactions. Figures pertinent to immunological subspecialties such as transplantation, autoimmunity, immunophysiology, immunopathology, antigen presentation, the T-cell receptor, and many more are found in the Atlas of Immunology. No other book offers the breadth or detail of illustrated immunological concepts.

History of immunology

Molecules, cells, and tissues of the immune response

Antigens, immunogens, vaccines, and immunization

Major histocompatibility complex

Antigen presentation

B lymphocyte development, immunoglobulin genes, and immunoglobulin structure

Immunoglobulin synthesis, properties, and metabolism

Antigen-antibody interaction

The thymus and T lymphocytes

Cytokines

The complement system

Types I, II, III, and IV hypersensitivity

Immunoregulation, tolerance, and autoimmunity

Mucosal immunity

Immunohematology

Immunological diseases and immunopathology

Immunodeficiencies : congenital and acquired

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Immunosuppression

Transplatation immunology

Tumor immunology

Immunity against microorganisms

Immunologic methods : measurement of antigens and antibodies