Encyclopedia of Immunobiology

Editor in Chief : M Ratcliffe   
Release Date: 28 Jun 2016
Pages: 3126



Encyclopedia of Immunobiology provides the largest integrated source of immunological knowledge currently available. It consists of broad ranging, validated summaries on all of the major topics in the field as written by a team of leading experts. The large number of topics covered is relevant to a wide range of scientists working on experimental and clinical immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, veterinary science, physiology, and hematology.

The book is built in thematic sections that allow readers to rapidly navigate around related content. Specific sections focus on basic, applied, and clinical immunology. The structure of each section helps readers from a range of backgrounds gain important understanding of the subject.

Key Features

• Contains tables, pictures, and multimedia features that enhance the learning process
• In-depth coverage allows readers from a range of backgrounds to benefit from the material
• Provides handy cross-referencing between articles to improve readability, including easy access from portable devices

Volume 1: Development and phylogeny of the Immune System, edited by Wayne Hein, John R. Gordon, Cynthia J. Guidos and Antonius Rolink
Myeloid and B cell development
Development of T cells and innate lymphoid cells
Cells of the innate immune system
Phylogeny of the immune system

Volume 2: Molecular Immunology, edited by Marco Colonna, Tim Elliott, Alberto Mantovani and Alberto Martin
Structure and function of diversifying receptors
MHC structure and function
Molecular aspects of innate immunity
Cytokines and their receptors

Volume 3: Activation of the Immune System, edited by Anthony DeFranco, Masayuki Miyasaka and Tim Mosmann
Signal transduction
B cell activation
T cell activation
Anatomy and Microanatomy of the immune system

Volume 4: Immunity to pathogens and tumors, edited by Christine A. Biron, Olivera J. Finn and Paul Kaye
Immunity to bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections
Immunity to viral infections
Tumor immunology      

Volume 5: Physiology and immune system dysfunction, edited by Marina Cavazzana, Anne Cooke and Michael J. H. Ratcliffe
Physiology of the immune system
Autoimmunity
Transplantation
Allergy
Immune deficiency