Exploring Immunology: Concepts And Evidence By Gordon MacPherson Jon Austyn HC 2012 A comprehensive resource detailing the complexities of the immune system. Suitable for students and professionals in medical and biological sciences. Condition: Pre-Owned Good Please see all photos for condition details. Colors may vary depending on your viewing device. Smoke and pet free home. Only the first several pages have lots of highlighting. See photos. Otherwise, pages clean with no tears or soiling. ? Hardcover edition ? Authors: Gordon MacPherson Jon Austyn ? Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell ? ISBN: 978-0-470-32396-0 ? Illustrated by Ruth Hammerlehle ? Focus on clinical and experimental evidence ? Back cover shows minor scuffs ? 11 inches x 8.5 inches Exploring Immunology: Concepts and Evidence by Gordon MacPherson Book overview The immune system is the body organ that protects all higher organisms against infections and parasites. The immune system of vertebrates is particularly complex and is one of only two immune systems which allows - in the form of antibodies - for almost unlimited variability through genetic rearrangements. Almost any disruption in the immune system results in a more or less severe disease and/or will render the carrier susceptible to a variety of infectious agents. In addition, it has become clear that the immune system often plays a critical role during cancer development and an inappropriate immune response is responsible for the development of autoimmune diseases and allergies.Understanding the immune system is thus not only critical for the treatment of many infectious diseases but also for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, allergies and increasingly cancer.This concise introductory textbook uses carefully chosen examples from clinical and experimental observations? We ship same day. Feel free to reach out with questions. Be sure to follow me for more great deals! Please add items to Shopping Cart, then REQUEST TOTAL for combined shipping. We are not able to add items or adjust shipping after payment is made.