Screen LibraryPractical Immunodermatology /
This book discusses typical skin diseases from an immunological point of view, introducing the latest immunological techniques and practices. It begins with a brief overview of the human immune system, including the basic concepts and principles as well as the general symbols used in immunology. Par...
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Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
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| Publisher Address: | Dordrecht : |
| Publication Dates: | 2017. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-0902-4 |
| Summary: |
This book discusses typical skin diseases from an immunological point of view, introducing the latest immunological techniques and practices. It begins with a brief overview of the human immune system, including the basic concepts and principles as well as the general symbols used in immunology. Part Two describes the human skin as an integral part of the immune system, explaining the immunological roles of major cellular and molecular composites in the skin. Part Three illustrates typical skin diseases that have immunological involvement (immunodermatological conditions). It describes 40 sk |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource(VI,385pages): illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9789402409024 |
| Index Number: | RL1 |
| CLC: | R751 |
| Contents: | Organs, cells, molecules and signalling pathways -- Innate vs adoptive immunity -- Patterns of immune responses -- Regulation of immune responses -- Disorders of immunity -- Cells in the skin -- Humoral factors in the skin -- Skin diseases caused by factors from the environment -- Diseases with underlining internal conditions -- Multi-factorial diseases with immunological involvement -- Diseases caused by genetic or congenital defects in the immune system or skin immune system -- Neoplasms -- Auto immune dermatoses -- Techniques for immune- diagnosis -- Immunotherapy. |