Measuring Immunity : Basic Science and Clinical Practice.

Lotze, Michael T. and Angus W. Thomson:

ISBN 10: 012455900X / ISBN 13: 9780124559004

Published by Amsterdam etc. : Elsevier, Academic Press, 2005

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XIX, 722 p. Very good. Shrink wrapped. / Sehr guter Zustand. In Folie verschweißt. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2500.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Measuring Immunity : Basic Science and Clinical Practice.
• Publisher: Amsterdam etc. : Elsevier, Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 012455900X
• ISBN 13: 9780124559004
• Binding: Hardcover/Pappeinband.
• Weight: 2500 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medizin / Pharmazie

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Synopsis

Most of the diseases of modern mankind involve either acute or chronic inflammation. Measuring Immunity integrates the current information available on biomarkers and surrogate assays into a single handbook. It highlights the principles behind various applications, gives a brief summary on how they are conducted and provides detailed and critical analyses of murine models of immunity, clinical trials, and tests to predict utility and benefit. Measuring Immunity is indispensable for scientists and clinicians interested in the clinical applications of modern immunobiology.

* Defines which assays of immune function are helpful in the assessment of clinical disorders involving inflammation and immunity* Assesses the dynamics of cellular and soluble factors in the peripheral blood using modern techniques * Includes basic science foundations as well as the approaches currently applied

Book Description

Discusses the immunology principles behind the methods, discuss how and when various tests and therapies should be used and how to interpret results