The sixth edition of Roitt's IMMUNOLOGY brings this classic textbook up to date. 250 top quality photographs and over 400 color illustrations bring immunology to life. Case studies have been added, placing immunology in a clinical context. Expanded Critical Thinking sections with detailed feedback test understanding and provide a useful revision tool. Part of an unsurpassed coordinated learning package.

Contributors 1 Introduction to the immune system 2 Cells, tissues and organs of the immune system 3 Cell migration and inflammation 4 Antibodies 5 T-cell receptors and major histocompatibility complex molecules 6 Antigen presentation 7 Cytokines and cytokine receptors 8 Cell cooperation in the antibody response 9 Mononuclear phagocytes in immune defence 10 Cell-mediated cytotoxicity 11 Regulation of the immune response 12 Immunological tolerance 13 Evolution of immunity 14 Immunity to viruses 15 Immunity to bacteria and fungi 16 Immunity to protozoa and worms 17 Vaccination 18 Tumour immunology 19 Primary immunodeficiency 20 Secondary immunodeficiency 21 Hypersensitivity - Type I 22 Hypersensitivity - Type II 23 Hypersensitivity - Type III 24 Hypersensitivity - Type IV 25 Transplantation and rejection 26 Autoimmunity and autoimmune disease 27 Immunological techniques App. 1 Major histocompatibility complex App. 2 CD markers App. 3 The major cytokines App. 4 Chemokine receptors and chemokines Glossary Explanations for critical thinking and case studies Index