Concepts in immunology and immunotherapeutics, 4th ed.9781585281275 Concepts in immunology immunology, branch of medicine that studies the response of organisms to foreign substances, e.g., viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins (see immunity). Immunologists study the tissues and organs of the immune system (bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymphatic and immunotherapeutics, 4th ed. Ed. by Blaine T. Smith. Am.Soc./Health-Sys.Pharmacists This is a list of notable pharmacists.
2008 304 pages $75.00 Paperback RM275 This text/reference for pharmacy students and practitioners offers a wide-ranging introduction to both basic and applied immunology. In two sections, the text covers fundamentals of immunology and clinical applications in infectious diseases infectious diseases: see communicable diseases. , transplantation, cancer, and HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. . This fourth edition contains new chapters on cryokines, chemoattractants, and adhesion molecules, plus updated material on immunology of HIV infection and AIDS, and HIV treatment strategies. Also new to this edition are chapter learning objectives and self- assessment questions with detailed answers and explanations. The art program for this edition features 30 new b&w figures illustrating key concepts. Smith is affiliated with the Whittier Long Term Rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. Center. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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