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Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 6th Edition ISBN-10: 0323549438 · ISBN-13: 978-0323549431
Authors: Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai
Publisher: Elsevier / Saunders (2020) · Language: English
Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 6th Edition by Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, and Shiv Pillai provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the immune system’s structure and function. Renowned for its clarity and precision, this textbook distills complex immunological concepts into an accessible format suitable for medical, dental, nursing, and health science students.
The 6th Edition integrates the latest discoveries in molecular and clinical immunology, emphasizing how the immune system operates in health and how its dysfunction contributes to disease. It bridges foundational science with clinical relevance—making it a trusted companion for both classroom study and professional reference.
Gain a clear understanding of innate and adaptive immunity, the organization of the immune response, and how the body distinguishes self from non-self.
Learn how lymphocytes recognize antigens, activate signaling pathways, and coordinate immune defenses through antibodies and cytokines.
Understand mechanisms that control immune responses, maintain tolerance, and prevent autoimmune disease.
Examine how immune dysfunction leads to hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, allergy, and transplant rejection.
Explore immune responses to infection, vaccination, and cancer, along with modern approaches to immunotherapy.
Connect immunological mechanisms with patient presentations through case studies, illustrations, and clinical insights that reinforce applied understanding.
Basic Immunology is authored by the same experts behind the classic Cellular and Molecular Immunology, ensuring both scientific accuracy and pedagogical clarity. This streamlined edition focuses on essential concepts while maintaining clinical depth, making it ideal for learners who need a solid grasp of immunology without unnecessary complexity.
The text’s logical structure, vibrant illustrations, and summary tables help reinforce learning, while up-to-date content reflects the latest advances in immunology and medicine.
Medical, Dental, and Nursing Students needing a concise yet complete introduction to immunology.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students in biological or health sciences.
Educators and Tutors seeking a clear, clinically integrated immunology reference.
Healthcare Professionals desiring a refresher on immune mechanisms and disorders.
Innate and adaptive immune responses
Antigen recognition and presentation
Development and activation of lymphocytes
Cytokines and immune signaling
Hypersensitivity and allergy
Autoimmunity and immune tolerance
Immunodeficiency syndromes
Tumor and transplant immunology
Vaccination and immunotherapy
Clinical cases and applied immunology
Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 6th Edition remains a gold-standard resource for understanding how the immune system protects the body—and what happens when it goes awry.
With its balance of clarity, depth, and clinical relevance, this edition equips students and professionals with the conceptual and practical foundation needed to excel in medical and biomedical sciences.
Whether used as a standalone textbook or alongside Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Basic Immunology delivers a concise, modern, and clinically grounded approach to mastering the essentials of immune function and dysfunction.
