Immunology and immunotechnology / Ashim K. Chakravarty

Immunology and Immunotechnology is an authoritative and comprehensive textbook aimed at students of biotechnology; it conforms to the syllabi of the major universities offering this subject.

It would be equally useful as a text in courses in biochemistry, microbiology, and certain other disciplines of biology. The book provides in-depth coverage of topics such as lymphocyte activation, cytokines, immunoglobulin and T cell receptor genes, complement, major histocompatibility complex, transplantation, tumour immunology, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, and AIDS. Separate chapters deal with assays for antigen–antibody reactions, vaccines, and the various techniques in immunotechnology. The book covers the latest technologies and techniques, and is well-illustrated with over 250 illustrations. Written in a simple yet lucid style, it provides the reader with a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of immunology.

able of contents

1.Immunology: History and Significance
2.The Immune System
3.Immunoreactive Cells and Receptors
4.Cytokines and Regulation
5.Antibody Synthesis and B Cell Activation
6.Immunoglobulin Molecules
7.Immunoglobulin and T cell Receptor Genes
8.Antigens
9.Antigen – Antibody Reaction and Diagnostic Procedures
10.Complement
11.Major Histocompatibility Complex
12.Cell-mediated Response and Transplantation
13.Cancer and Immune Responses
14.Hypersensitivity
15.Tolerance and Autoimmunity
16.Immunodeficiency and AIDS
17.Immunity to Pathogens and Vaccines
18.Techniques used in Immunotechnology