Encyclopedia of Immunobiology, 4 Volume Set, 2nd edition (PDF)

By Paul Kaye
Encyclopedia of Immunobiology, Second Edition, Five Volume Set covers the full range of Immunology, presenting topics logically and making extensive use of “hot links” to refer the reader to related content. The new edition is not just an update of the original title; it vastly expands fields like immunotherapy, immunity to viral infection, vaccine development, inflammatory responses, and high throughput analyses. Containing 350 chapters written by world-leading experts, this edition integrates all concepts coherently and logically to paint a comprehensive picture of the evolving field of Immunology.The immune system, complex and multi-layered, has evolved to differentiate between “self” and foreign pathogens, providing protection against infections while dysregulation can cause diseases like autoimmunity, allergies, and inflammatory disorders. This understanding has led to numerous therapeutic interventions crucial for human health improvement.

Provides an all-round depiction of the field of immunobiology, including basic concepts and applications of all kingdoms of life, form prokaryotes to plants, animals, and humans
Containing 350 chapters written by renowned academics and practitioners, all coming from different research areas
Includes the prestige of the previous edition which received a prestigious Prose award
Expanded to include new topical areas such as immunotherapy and vaccine development

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128244658
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0128244654