Understanding Immunology

Dr. Peter Wood is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Manchester. He has over 20 years of teaching experience, both in the UK and in the USA, and is widely published in the literature. His current research interest is the role of cytokines in the development of diabetes.

• 1 The threat to the body: the role and requirements of the immune system 2 The immediate response to infection: innate immunity and the inflammatory response 3 Specific immune recognition: B lymphocytes and the antibody molecule    4 T lymphocytes and MHC-associated recognition of antigen 5 Lymphocyte development and the generation of antigen receptors   6 Anatomy of the immune system   7 Anatomical and cellular aspects of antibody production    8 Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (1)  Antibody-mediated responses   9 Effector mechanisms: dealing with pathogens in vivo (2) Cell-mediated immunity    10  Immunological memory and vaccination, the production and use of antibodies   11  Immunological tolerance and regulation – why doesn’t the immune system attack ourselves?    12  Autoimmune diseases    13  Allergy and other hypersensitivities 14  AIDS    15  Manipulating the immune system: transplantation and tumours Glossary   Index

"Nice book size, clear helpful diagrams and reasonable sized chapters, useful glossary. Helpful revision and updates in a fast changing field" - Peter Bentley, Head of Biology Department, City University  "A very accessible text for students. The diagrams are clear and there are good Q&A sections" - Anne Humphreys, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University