Concepts in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics

Thoroughly updated and expanded, this new edition can serve both as a textbook for pharmacy students and as a valuable reference for practitioners. Concepts in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics, 4th Edition provides a wide-ranging introduction to both basic and applied immunology. Organized into two parts: An Overview of the Immune System and Clinical Applications of Immunology; coverage ranges from the fundamentals of immunology to clinical applications in infectious disease, transplantation, cancer, HIV, and more. A team of 14 expert contributors brings together a diverse perspective in this edition to help you prepare for the new world of immunologically-based biotech drugs. NEW TO THIS EDITION: A new chapter on Cytokines, Chemoattractants and Adhesion Molecules Expanded coverage of HIV, including a new chapter on HIV treatment strategies Expanded illustrations with 30 new figures to illustrate key concepts Learning objectives and self-assessment questions with detailed explanations in each chapter to enhance the learning experience