Julius M. Cruse Livres

This comprehensive reference on immunology caters to both specialists and newcomers, offering a thorough understanding of essential concepts. Authored by renowned scientists, the revised edition boasts an extensive array of illustrations, including computer-generated figures and photographs, to clarify key topics. It encompasses terminology from various subspecialties, such as molecular immunology and transplantation, making it an invaluable resource for those looking to deepen their knowledge in the field.

The Atlas of Immunology is a unique pictorial reference, containing more than 1000 illustrations depicting essentially every important concept in understanding immunology. Diagrams are included for all levels of understanding; some show basic ideas, while others provide a more detailed treatment for specialists.

Research on the complement system is at the forefront of efforts to reveal the molecular biological basis of many disease processes. This study presents interpretive review articles from laboratories around the world at the cutting edge of new developments in complement research.

The development of powerful techniques of genetic engineering has made available methods to test many of the hypotheses relating to self-nonself discrimination and autoimmunity. This volume offers an account of the latest developments in molecular autoimmunity research with clinical relevance. The contributors cover a broad range of topics from pathogenesis in autoimmune diseases, including the role of autoantibodies, idiotypes and cytokines, to autoimmunity in Sjogren's syndrome, endocrine disease, spondyloarthropathies and HIV infection.