Immunology and Allergy

An in-depth analysis of the immune system, detailing the functions of both innate and adaptive immunity. The text explores the transition from acute to chronic inflammation, the impact of genetics (immunogenetics and immunogenomics), and the pathogenesis and clinical considerations of autoimmune diseases, cancer, and large-scale immune challenges like pandemics.

A comprehensive textbook detailing the fundamental and clinical aspects of transplantation immunology, covering basic immune system components, host responses to transplants (rejection, tolerance), therapeutic strategies including hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and immunosuppressive drugs, organ-specific features in clinical transplantation (kidney, liver, lung, heart, small bowel), complications, biomarkers, and emerging issues in the field.

This volume provides a platform for scientific contributions in the main disciplines of biomedicine and life sciences. It covers contemporary research in areas including microbiology, immunology, neurosciences, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, genetics, physiology, and cancer research, bringing together clinicians and researchers covering emerging topics and techniques in basic and clinical science.

A handbook offering simplified information and guidance on primary immune deficiencies (PID), specifically targeted towards pediatricians, general physicians, and medical students.

A clinical reference guide providing diagnostic and management protocols for physicians specializing in allergy, asthma, and immunology, published as part of The Washington Manual Subspecialty Consult series.

Detailed review material covering the fundamentals of adaptive immunity, including B-cell and T-cell differentiation, clonal selection, and the structure and function of immunoglobulin classes (IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE). Also includes an analysis and classification of the four major types of hypersensitivity reactions (Type I through Type IV).

A comprehensive educational sheet defining food allergy, differentiating it from food intolerance, detailing common mechanisms like IgE mediation, and explaining concepts such as the dual-allergen exposure hypothesis and Pollen-Food Syndrome (Oral Allergy Syndrome).

This book addresses the challenges in diagnosing autoimmune diseases, providing coverage of both systemic and organ-specific conditions. The diagnosis is defined based on the clinical phenotype encompassing consistent patterns of manifestations.

A comprehensive textbook focusing on both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the field of Allergy.

An illustrated atlas focusing on key concepts and visual representations in the field of Immunology, covering topics such as immunopathology and transplantation.

This review analyzes common and novel biomarkers used to measure inflammation and oxidative stress (OS) ex vivo in research and clinical practice. It addresses the need for valid, stable, and affordable markers to monitor chronic conditions (like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases) and evaluate treatment efficacy, detailing standard acute-phase proteins (e.g., CRP, cytokines) and newer markers (e.g., lipid peroxidation products).

This volume provides comprehensive, step-by-step protocols and methodologies for the Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSpot (ELISPOT) assay. Following the standard set by the Methods in Molecular Biology series, each protocol is readily reproducible, offering introductory overviews, lists of materials and reagents, detailed procedures, and helpful notes with troubleshooting advice.