Publisher's Synopsis
With an editorial board containing eleven Nobel laureates, this invaluable collection of high–quality article on immunology is taken directly from the second edition of the highly praised Encyclopedia of Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine edited by Robert A. Meyers. This handbook covers all important aspects of current research.Clearly dived into four main sections, innate and adaptive immunity, signaling in the immune system, techniques, and immunological disorders, this title is essential reading on the hottest topics in immunity today. The articles are uniformly structures for ease of use, carefully designed to aid readers of all levels of expertise. To this end, each chapter includes a glossary of the most important keywords, a concise summary of the article and comprehensive literature references. Thus, this is a ready reference for immunologists, cell and molecular biologists, pharmacologists, as well as for those working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. Reviews of the Encyclopedia "This series is a classic..." Molecular Medicine Today/trends in Molecular Medicine "It goes without saying that no library can afford to be without this new edition. Everyone working in the areas of molecular biology, genome research, medical science, or clinical research needs to have access to these volumes." (Angewandte Chemie)
