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Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 7th Edition ISBN-10: 0443105197 · ISBN-13: 978-0443105197
Authors: Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai
Publisher: Elsevier / Saunders (2024) · Language: English
Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 7th Edition by Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, and Shiv Pillai delivers a clear, concise, and authoritative overview of how the immune system operates in health and disease. Long recognized for its readability and focus, this edition continues to simplify complex immunological mechanisms into accessible, clinically relevant concepts for students and healthcare professionals alike.
Completely updated with the latest research in immunology, immunotherapy, and molecular medicine, the 7th Edition emphasizes the dynamic nature of immune responses and their role in infection, inflammation, autoimmunity, cancer, and transplantation. Designed for learners across medical and life sciences, it balances scientific depth with practical clarity.
Understand the organization, cells, and molecules of the immune system and how innate and adaptive immunity protect the body.
Explore how immune cells identify antigens, generate specificity, and coordinate complex immune responses.
Learn how the immune system maintains balance, preventing harmful reactions such as autoimmunity and chronic inflammation.
Examine diseases caused by immune dysfunction—including hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, and autoimmune conditions.
Study how immune mechanisms respond to infection, vaccination, tumors, and transplants, and how modern therapies target these pathways.
Gain insight into immunotherapies, vaccines, checkpoint inhibitors, and the clinical applications of immunological research.
Updated coverage of COVID-19 immunity, mRNA vaccines, and emerging infectious diseases.
Expanded sections on tumor immunology and immune regulation.
New and refined illustrations and summary tables for faster comprehension.
Enhanced focus on immunometabolism and mucosal immunity.
Revised clinical cases linking immunological mechanisms to patient care.
Written by the world-renowned immunologists Abbas, Lichtman, and Pillai, Basic Immunology remains one of the most trusted introductory texts in the field. Its combination of scientific accuracy, logical organization, and clinical integration makes it invaluable for understanding how the immune system functions—and what happens when it fails.
The 7th Edition not only reinforces foundational knowledge but also incorporates modern medical applications, preparing students for today’s rapidly evolving immunological and therapeutic landscape.
Medical, Dental, and Nursing Students studying immunology or pathology.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students in biomedical or life sciences.
Educators and Instructors teaching clinically integrated immunology courses.
Healthcare and Research Professionals seeking an up-to-date immunology reference.
Innate and adaptive immune responses
Structure and function of immune cells and organs
Antigen recognition and presentation
Cytokines and immune signaling pathways
Immune tolerance and regulation
Hypersensitivity and allergic diseases
Autoimmune disorders and immunodeficiencies
Transplantation and tumor immunology
Vaccines and immunotherapies
Clinical case studies and translational insights
Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 7th Edition continues the legacy of clarity and precision that has made it a global standard in immunology education.
By combining concise explanations, illustrative diagrams, and clinical correlations, it empowers students and professionals to understand not just how the immune system works—but how immunological principles are applied in diagnosing, preventing, and treating disease.
Whether as a primary textbook or a clinical reference, this edition remains an essential guide to mastering the immune system in both theory and practice.
