Author Profile

Dr. Veer Bhan is presently working as Associate Professor in Department of Biotechnology, UIET, MDU, Rohtak. He has taught Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Diagnostic Techniques, Biostatistics, Bioethics & Biosafety, Animal Biotechnology, etc. subjects to Undergraduate and Post Graduate students during last 15 years. The author has completed two major research project awarded by UGC and DST. The author has published more than 50 research papers in International and National journals of repute. He has authored two books published by International Publisher. He has attended more than 20 International and National Conferences. He is the life member of different International and National societies of Science and Research. Dr. Manvender Singh is presently working as Professor in Department of Biotechnology, UIET, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana (India). He has published more than 60 research articles in International and National journals of repute. He has the privilege of chairing International and national level seminars. He is Fellow of several academic bodies and societies. He is the recipient of several awards for excellence in academics.

About The Book

This book discusses various topics of basic and applied immunology with the help of illustrative graphics and diagrams, providing important details on the subject. Topics discussed in detail include a short history of immunology, host-microbe relationship and disease process, immunity, antigen, antigen recognition molecules, antigen-antibody reactions, complement system, cells and tissues of the immune system, and immune response. Other topics discussed include hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency disorders, tumor immunology, transplantation immunology, immunohematology, immunoprophylaxis vaccines, and immunity in parasitic, viral and bacterial infections. The inclusion of host parasite relationship in the book provides students with basic knowledge about the determinants of pathogenicity before the study of immune response produced against them. The book is an effort to help today’s immunology students in acquiring a familiarity with immune system that will help them to become doctors, researchers, and teachers.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Overview of Immune System
2. Adaptive Immunity and Antibody
3. Antigen Recognition by Immune Cells
4. Organization and Structure of Immune System
5. Phylogeny and Ontogeny of Immune System
6. Structure and Function of Major Histocompatibility Complex
7. T-Lymphocytes
8. Organization and Expression of Immunoglobulin Genes
9. Organization and Expression of Ig Genes
10. Cell-Mediated Immune Response
11. Regulation of Immune Responses
12. Leukocyte Activation and Migration
13. Immunity in Health and Disease: Immunodeficiency
14. Hypersensitivity
15. Immune Responses against Parasitic Infections
16. Immune Responses against Bacterial Infections
17. Immune Response to Fungal Infections
Bibliography
Index