Immunology : At a Glance

Contents: Preface. 1. Overview of immune system. 2. Elements of innate and acquired immunity. 3. Antigen and antigenecity. 4. Antibody: structure and functions. 5. Complement. 6. Serological tests. 7. T Lymphocytes and B Lymphocytes. 8. Cytokines. 9. Immune response to infectious disease. 10. Defects in the immune system. 11. Immunodeficiency Diseases and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). 12. Autoimmunity and tolerance. 13. Tumour immunology. 14. Vaccines and vaccination. 15. Miscellaneous questions. 16. List of the recommended test for international trade. References. Glossary. 

"The book is written in a very simple and lucid manner so that everybody can read and understand the immunology subject very easily. The book is useful for scientist, teachers, students, officers, diagnosticians and researchers as immunology has become an essential and indispensable subject now-a-days not only to understand the different arms of the immune system playing a role in the pathogenesis of the diseases but also to diagnose and treat the diseases in an efficient and effective manner. This book will provide information on all the aspects of the immunology. A list of tests recommended for infectious diseases in international trade has also been included for ready reference of researchers, teachers and students as well. Lastly, it will be helpful for all to understand the immunology subject easily and to face various competitive examinations with a greater degree of confidence."