Veterinary Immunology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): An Introduction, 9e
Book Details
Author(s)
Ian R. Tizard PhD BSc BVMS
Publisher
Saunders
ISBN / ASIN
1455746762
ISBN-13
9781455746767
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#9,016,002
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Description
- Clearly explains the general principles of immunology and applied immunology.
- Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals.
- Presents coverage of domestic mammal species in phylogenetic order: horse-cattle-sheep-pig-dog-cat-mouse-human.
- Provides clinical examples that demonstrate key immunologic principles.
- Offers expanded and updated references for all key sources in the literature.
- Features a new appendix that provides at-a-glance access to a comprehensive list of cytokines.
- Offers expanded coverage of complement and its critical importance to innate immunity.
- Discusses the latest information on the receptors of NK cells.
- Provides additional content on antibacterial peptides and their importance in inflammation and innate immunity.
- Includes coverage of newly identified cytokines, CD molecules, and IgA receptors.
- Examines new data on the functions of T cells, the effects of nematodes on eosinophils, and the latest DNA vaccines against West Nile virus and canine melanoma.
- Offers complete information on emerging diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hemophagocytic syndrome, and autoimmune sarcolemmal disease in dogs, as well as common variable immunodeficiencies and immune mediated polysynovitis in horses.
