This book fills a gap at the interface of fundamental and clinical immunology, and allergy. For many years, experts in fundamental immunology and physicians involved in clinical immunology and allergy worked separately – but the fundamental immunologists did not have medical qualifications and the physicians were not involved in the field of fundamental research. Written by a teacher and an expert in both fields, this book combines current knowledge on basic immunology and immunopathology with clinical comments that complete the whole picture. Immunology is a complex science, which requires a simplified approach in order to be taught and understood effectively. This book is based on the authors’ long experience in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate students and interns both basic and clinical immunology. Reviewing a variety of important components related to the immune system, it is clearly and logically structured, and enriched by figures, tables and boxes with important immunology definitions. Each chapter has its own bibliography, and most units include links to electronic quizzes and audio files to accompany readers step by step. This easy-to-follow volume concludes with suggestions for future study. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as medical practitioners.

A brief overview of the basic science and clinical aspects of immunology. The basic science section is a clear presentation of innate and adaptive immunity, immune cells, antibodies and antigens, and other components of the immune system and their interactions. The clinical section clarifies hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, common diagnostic tests, vaccination, transplantation, and tumor immunology.

The focus of this text is on the human immunology required by students to understand and treat common immunological diseases - animal research is included only where essential for an understanding of the subject.

Basic & Clinical Immunology has been totally reorganized and updated to continue its reputation as the superior textbook and review for both students and practitioners. The eighth edition presents an extensively reorganized and updated section on basic immunology in the clear, uncomplicated style that makes LANGE the ideal choice for contemporary, comprehensive medical information. Organized into four sections, Basic, Laboratory, Clinical Immunology, and Immunotherapy, this text enables readers to easily comprehend this difficult subject. Features totally reorganized and up-to-date section on basic immunology, normal immunologic function and disease processes emphasized, expanded Immunotherapy section, thoroughly updated and expanded coverage of immunodeficiency diseases, Immunologic Laboratory Tests section extensively updated with new methods and techniques, new chapter "Molecular Genetic Techniques for Clinical Analysis of the Immune System", and numerous illustrations simplify the identification of cells and their chemical products and receptors.

The Immune Response is a unique reference work covering the basic and clinical principles of immunology in a modern and comprehensive fashion. Written in an engaging conversational style, the book conveys the broad scope and fascinating appeal of immunology. The book is beautifully illustrated with superb figures as well as many full color plates. This extraordinary work will be an invaluable resource for lecturers and graduate students in immunology, as well as a vital reference for research scientists and clinicians studying related areas in the life and medical sciences. Current and thorough 30 chapter reference reviewed by luminaries in the field Unique ‘single voice' ensures consistency of definitions and concepts Comprehensive and elegant illustrations bring key concepts to life Provides historical context to allow fuller understanding of key issues Introductory chapters 1-4 serve as an ‘Immunology Primer' before topics are discussed in more detail