University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Includes bibliographical reference and index

Basics of immunity -- Composition of immune system -- Antigens and immunogens -- Antigen determinants -- Antigen determinants -- Antigen and antibody interaction -- Major histocompatibility complex -- Complement system -- Regulation of adaptive immune response -- Cell-mediated immunity and cytotoxicity -- Allergic reactions or hypersensitivity -- Autoimmunity -- Immunity to infections and tumours -- Immunology of graft rejection or transplant rejections -- Cytokines.

The book provides in-depth but concise coverage of all the major topics of immunology in simple and lucid manner. The text of the book is illustrated with simplified, well-labelled diagrams and pictures to make the subject easily undeerstandable and interesting to read for the students. Extensive cross-referencing between chapters is used to reinforce and broaden the understanding of the core concepts of immunology. This book might be an ideal source of comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date information for those who work in the field of immunology.

Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of key concepts in immunology -- Extensive coverage of the composition of the immune system, antigens, and immunogens -- Detailed explanation of antigen and antibody interaction and major histocompatibility complex -- Description of cell-mediated immunity and cytotoxicity -- Clear and logical format with easy and accessible information.