Immunology, Immunopathology, and Immunity, Sixth Edition

Author: Sell  

Publisher: American Society for Microbiology‎

Publication year: 2001

E-ISBN: 9781555818012

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781555812027

Subject: Q2 Cytobiology

Language: ENG

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Chapter

I Immunology

1 Introduction to Part I

Immunity

The Inflammatory Response

Immunopathology (the Double-Edged Sword)

Summary

Bibliography

2 Cells of the Immune System

The Blood and Lymphoid Systems

Blood Cells

Cellular Interactions in Immune Responses

Hematopoiesis (Blood Formation)

Summary

Bibliography

3 Inflammation and Wound Healing

The Inflammatory Process

Acute Inflammation

The Cells of Acute Inflammation

Serum Protein Systems

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Interrelationships of Inflammatory Cells and Protein Systems in Acute Inflammation

Chronic Inflammation

The Cells of Chronic Inflammation

Cytokines in Chronic Inflammation

Chemokines

Apoptosis

Wound Healing

Review of Mediators of Inflammation

Manifestations of Inflammation in Tissues

Cytokines, Adhesion Molecules, and Growth Factors in Atherosclerosis

Amyloidosis

Alzheimer’s Disease

Summary

Bibliography

4 All about B Cells

B Cells and Antibodies

Antibodies

Immunoglobulin Structure

Antibody-Antigen Reactions

The B-Cell Receptor (BCR)

Immunoglobulin Genes

B-Cell Development

Gene Rearrangements in Lymphomas and Leukemias

Application of Antibody Technology to Therapy

Summary

Bibliography

5 All about T Cells and Induction of Immunity

T Cells and the Immune Response

The T-Cell Receptor

T-Cell Activation

6 Lymphoid Organs

The Lymphatic System: Vessels and Organs

Lymphoid Organs: Structure and Function

Development of Lymphoid Organs (Ontogeny)

Summary

Bibliography

II Immunopathology and Immunity

7 Introduction to Part II

Immunity, Immunopathology, Hypersensitivity, and Allergy

Immune Effector Mechanisms

The “Double-Edged Sword” of Immune Defense Mechanisms

Bibliography

8 Inactivation and Activation of Biologically Active Molecules

Mechanisms of Antibody-Mediated Inactivation and Activation

Examples of Antibody-Mediated Inactivation and Activation

Ligands, Receptors, and Idiotypes

Neutralizing Antibodies: Cause and Effect

Protective Functions of Inactivating (Neutralizing) Antibodies

Summary

Bibliography

9 Cytotoxic and Cytolytic Reactions

The Mechanism of Cytolytic Reactions

Immunohematologic Diseases

Cytolytic Skin Diseases

Other Cytotoxic Reactions

Detection of Circulating Cytotoxic Antibodies

Protective and Pathologic Effects in Infectious Diseases

Summary

Bibliography

10 Immune Complex Reactions

Immune Complexes In Vivo

The Arthus Reaction

Serum Sickness

Immune Complexes in Infectious Diseases

Glomerulonephritis

Vasculitis

Rheumatic Fever

Diffuse Connective Tissue Diseases

Other Immune Complex Diseases

Evaluation of Circulating Immune Complexes

Summary

Bibliography

11 Atopic and Anaphylactic Reactions (Allergy)

Introduction

Allergens

Reaginic Antibody

Anaphylaxis

Atopic Allergy

Asthma

Atopic Reactions

Urticaria and Angioedema

Immunotherapeutic Modification of Atopic Allergy

Pharmacologic Control of Atopic Reactions

Treatment of Allergies

Summary

Bibliography

Chapter 12 T-Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity

Cell-Mediated Immunity

TCTL, TDTH, and Natural Killer Cells

Induction of T-Cell Immunity

TCTL-Cell Reactions In Vitro

TCTL-Cell Reactions In Vivo

Summary

Bibliography

13 Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity TDTH

TDTH-Cell Reactions: Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity

TDTH-Cell Activation and Superantigens

Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Skin Reaction

Cutaneous Basophil Hypersensitivity

Transfer Factor

Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity and Infection

TDTH-Cell-Mediated Autoimmune Disease

Viral Encephalitis

TCTL and TDTH Cells, Tuberculosis, and Leprosy

Summary

Bibliography

14 Granulomatous Reactions

The Nature of Granulomas

Granulomatous Diseases

Summary

Bibliography

15 Interplay of Inflammatory and Immunopathologic Mechanisms, Immune Defense, and Evasion of Immune Defense Mechanisms during Infection

Nonimmune Inflammation

Immune Inflammation

Interaction of Immune and Nonimmune Inflammation

Immune-Specific Protection against Infection

Interaction of Immune Mechanisms in Some Infectious Diseases

Evasion of Immune Defense Mechanisms

Summary

Bibliography

16 Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases

The Skin Immune System

Inactivation or Activation

Cytotoxic or Cytolytic Reactions

Immune Complex Reactions

Anaphylactic Reactions

Cell-Mediated Reactions

Granulomatous Lesions

Disorders of Coagulation

Summary

Bibliography

17 Immunoproliferative Diseases

Leukemias and Lymphomas

Maturation of Blood-Forming Cells and Leukemia

Lymphoid Tissue Structure and Lymphoproliferative Disease

Nonmalignant Lymphoproliferation

Malignant Lymphomas

Infections Associated with Lymphoproliferative Diseases

Summary

Bibliography

18 Immunodeficiency Diseases

Immune Deficiencies and Infections

Primary Immunodeficiencies

Secondary Immunodeficiencies

Opportunistic Infections

Evaluation of Immunodeficiency

Therapy

Summary

Bibliography

19 Immunology of AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

AIDS

Summary

Bibliography

20 Tumor Immunity

History of Tumor Immunity

Evidence for Tumor Immunity in Humans

Carcinogenesis and Tumor Immunity

Types of Tumor Antigens

Mechanisms of Tumor Cell Destruction by the Immune System

Immunosurveillance

Immunodiagnosis of Cancer

Immunotherapy of Cancer

Summary

Bibliography

Appendixes

Appendix 1 History of Immunopathology

Appendix 2 Evolution of Immunity (Phylogeny)

Appendix 3 Cluster-of-Differentiation Molecules

Appendix 4 Cytokines

Appendix 5 Clinical Immunology Tests

Appendix 6 Tables of Lymphoproliferative Diseases

Index

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