Practical Immunology / Edition 4

by Frank C. Hay, Olwyn M. R. Westwood

Overview

Practical Immunology is a basic text aimed at immunology students and researchers at all levels who need a comprehensive overview of the methodology of immunology. The rapid and startling innovations in immunology over the past two decades have their root in sound experimental practice and it has always been the aim of this book to educate researchers in the design and performance of complex techniques. It will appeal to students of immunlogy, graduate students embarking on bench science, or specialised immunologists who need to use an immunological technique outside their sphere of expertise.

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• The definitive lab "bench book".
  
• A one stop resource.
  
• Techniques explained from first principles.
  
• Basic forms of apparatus described in detail.
  
• Totally revised with new user friendly layout to aid use in the lab.
  
• Includes useful hints and tips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865429611
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/21/2002
Edition description:	Waldorf S/Kippe
Pages:	412
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Frank C. Hay is Emeritus Professor of Immunology, St George's University of London.

Olwyn M.R. Westwood is a Professor of Medical Education at Brunel University of London. She is a reviewer for a number of medical and healthcare education journals and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the first edition.

Acknowledgements.

Isolation And Structure Of Immunoglobulins Monoclonal.

Antibodies: Production, Purification And Enzymatic Fragmentation.

Antibody Interactions With Antigens.

Antibodies As Probes.

Immunoassay Isolation Of Cells Phagocytosies, Complement And Antibody-Dependent Cytotoxicity.

Lymphocyte Structure.

Lymphocyte Function.

The Cytokines.

Immunological Manipulations In Vivo.

Appendices.

Index

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"Practical Immunology is an indispensable book ..." University of Louvain, Brussels

"...In summary, anyone who wishes to gain a good knowledge of Immunology can benefit from this book." Biochimica Clinica

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