Fundamental Immunology

by Nikita Patel

Immunity refers to protection against infection and the immune system is the collection of cells and molecules that are responsible for defending the body against the countless pathogenic microbes in the environment. The early reaction to microbes is mediated by the mechanisms of innate immunity, which are ready to respond to microbes. These mechanisms include epithelial barriers, phagocytes, NK cells and plasma proteins (eg of complement system)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3659803278
• ISBN13: 9783659803277
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"