Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System 7th South Asia Edition

Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 7th South Asia Edition

Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 7th South Asia Edition provides a concise, accessible and clinically relevant introduction to the human immune system. Written by internationally respected immunologists Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman and Shiv Pillai, the book explains both normal immune mechanisms and the development of immunological diseases.

This fully revised edition incorporates important advances in innate and adaptive immunity, lymphocyte activation, immune tolerance, immunological diseases and modern immune-based therapies. Complex concepts are presented through clear explanations, summary tables and high-quality illustrations.

The book connects basic immunological science with clinical conditions such as hypersensitivity, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency, transplantation rejection and cancer. Its focused presentation makes it highly suitable for medical students and healthcare professionals requiring a clear foundation in immunology.

Key Features

• Concise introduction to the structure and function of the immune system
• Written by the authors of Cellular and Molecular Immunology
• Fully revised to include recent advances in immunology
• Explains both normal immunity and immunological disorders
• Clear, student-friendly and easy-to-understand presentation
• Strong emphasis on clinical relevance
• High-quality illustrations explain complex immune mechanisms
• Summary tables support rapid learning and revision
• Covers innate, humoral and cell-mediated immunity
• Discusses hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency
• Includes transplantation and tumour immunology
• Suitable for classroom study and examination preparation

Major Topics Covered

• Introduction to the immune system
• Cells and tissues of the immune system
• Innate immunity and early defence against infection
• Antigen capture and presentation
• Antigen recognition in adaptive immunity
• T-lymphocyte development and activation
• Cell-mediated immune responses
• B-lymphocyte activation and antibody production
• Humoral immunity and antibody functions
• Immunity to infectious microbes
• Immunological tolerance and autoimmunity
• Hypersensitivity reactions and allergy
• Primary and secondary immunodeficiency
• Transplantation immunology
• Tumour immunity and cancer immunotherapy
• Vaccines and immune-based therapies

Recommended For

• MBBS medical students
• BDS dental students
• Microbiology and pathology students
• Nursing and allied health students
• Postgraduate medical trainees
• Laboratory medicine professionals
• Doctors requiring a concise immunology reference
• Teachers and medical libraries

Book Information

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