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Cellular and Molecular Immunology” (9th Edition) by Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, and Shiv Pillai is a comprehensive guide to understanding the immune system’s intricate cellular and molecular foundations. This edition expertly blends foundational knowledge with the latest advances in immunology, offering an in-depth exploration of immune responses, cellular interactions, and disease mechanisms.
With detailed illustrations and clinical correlations, it bridges theoretical immunology with real-world applications, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals aiming to grasp both the science and clinical relevance of immunological processes.
According to the authors, “The ninth edition of Cellular and Molecular Immunology features extensive revisions to ensure the textbook reflects the latest scientific advancements while preserving the clear and accessible style characteristic of earlier editions. As we incorporated new information, we concentrated on essential concepts without expanding the book’s length. Many sections have been rewritten for enhanced clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
A key theme in contemporary immunology is the transition from merely establishing fundamental principles of immune response mechanisms to applying these principles to understand human diseases and develop innovative therapies. The past two decades have witnessed an extraordinary revolution in immunological treatments.
For immunologists, it is particularly gratifying that many of the most groundbreaking and effective therapies have emerged as a result of advancing basic science and a deeper understanding of the intricate mechanisms of immune activation and regulation. This edition places special emphasis on the clinical implications of immunology, highlighting how newly developed therapies function, as well as their advantages and limitations.
In addition to these translational aspects, we have updated foundational concepts wherever significant new insights have emerged. Notable advancements include current perspectives on innate lymphoid cells, the biology of inflammasome activation, the role of follicular helper T cells in germinal center antibody responses, newly identified memory lymphocyte subsets, and the dual protective and pathogenic roles of effector T cells.
Consistent with previous editions, each chapter is designed to be self-contained, allowing it to be read and understood independently of the others. To achieve this, we often find it necessary to reiterate some basic concepts and general principles covered in other chapters. We believe this repetition is beneficial, as it helps readers reinforce their learning and comprehend the content of each chapter in isolation. This approach also supports faculty teaching from the text.”
Contents
- Properties and Overview of Immune Responses
- Cells and Tissues of the Immune System
- Leukocyte Circulation and Migration into Tissues
- Innate Immunity
- Antibodies and Antigens
- Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes and the Functions of Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules
- Immune Receptors and Signal Transduction
- Lymphocyte Development and Antigen Receptor Gene Rearrangement
- Activation of T Lymphocytes
- Differentiation and Functions of CD4+ Effector T Cells
- Differentiation and Functions of CD8+ Effector T Cells
- B Cell Activation and Antibody Production
- Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity
- Specialized Immunity at Epithelial Barriers and in Immune Privileged Tissues
- Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity
- Immunity to Microbes
- Transplantation Immunology
- Immunity to Tumors
- Hypersensitivity Disorders
- Allergy
- Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies
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