Transplant immunology / edited by Xian C. Li and Anthony M. Jevnikar.

Contributor(s):

Li, Xian C, 1963- [editor., MD, PhD; Professor of Immunology / Surgery, Weill Cornwell college, Cornell University, New York, NY; Director, Immunobiology and Transplant science, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical center, Houston, TX, USA.]
Jevnikar, Anthony M, 1953- [editor., MSc, MD, FRCP(C); Professor of Medicine, Surgery, Microbiology and Immunology, Western university, Director Transplantation Nephrology, Director Matthew Mailing Centre for Translational Transplant studies, London Health sciences center, London, ON Canada. ]
American Society of Transplantation [Professional body]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780470658215 (pbk.)

Uniform titles:

Transplant immunology (Li)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

RD120.7 TRA

Contents:

Tissues and organs of the immune system / Isam W. Nasr, Qiang Zeng, and Fadi G. Lakkis -- Cells of the immune system / Jonathan S. Bromberg, Jason R. Lees, Tonya J. Webb, Yaozhong Ding, and Agnes M. Azimzadeh -- Soluble mediators of cell-cell communication in the immune system / Charles A. Su, William M. Baldwin III, and Robert L. Fairchild -- Costimulatory molecules / Maria-Luisa Alegre and Anita S. Chong -- Major histocompatibility complex / Raja Rajalingam, Qiuheng Zhang, J. Michael Cecka, and Elaine F. Reed -- T cells and the principles of immune responses / Jonathan S. Maltzman, Angus Thomson, and David M. Rothstein -- Ischemia and reperfusion injury / Yuan Zhai, Yoichiro Uchida, Bibo Ke, Haofeng Ji, Jerzy W. Kupiec-Weglinski -- Immune responses to transplants / Denise J. Lo and Allan D. Kirk -- Principles of hematopoietic cell transplantation / Sung Choi and Pavan Reddy -- Therapeutic approaches to organ transplantation / Philip F. Halloran, Chatchai Kreepala, Gunilla Einecke, Alexandre Loupy, and Joana Sellars -- Organ specific features in clinical transplantation / Roslyn B. Mannon -- Transplant-related complications / Anil Chandraker and Leonardo V. Riella -- Biomarkers of allograft rejection and tolerance / Choli Hartono, Thangamani Muthukumar, and Manikkam Suthanthiran -- Emerging issues in transplantation / Rupert Oberhuber, Guangxiang Liu, Timm Heinbokel, and Stefan G. Tullius -- New frontiers and new technologies / Haval Shirwan, Yiming Huang, Kadiyala Ravindra, and Suzanne T. Ildstad -- Experimental models in discovery and translational studies / Andrew B. Adams, William H. Kitchens, Kenneth A. Newell.

Summary: With all the complex issues of acceptance or rejection of a transplanted organ, immunology is a key subject for all transplantation clinicians. During recent years, there has been an explosion of research and knowledge in this area. Produced in association with the American Society of Transplantation, and written by experts within the field, Transplant Immunology provides a comprehensive overview of the topic in relation to clinical transplantation. Starting with the basic functionality of the immune system, it then moves on to cover the very latest developments in immunosuppressive drugs and protocols, as well as a look at all emerging technologies in the field. Key chapters include: Transplant-related complications; Immune responses to transplants; Emerging issues in transplantation; Biomarkers of Allograft rejection and tolerance; T cells and the principles of immune responses. In full colour throughout, over 100 outstanding diagrams support the text, all figures being fully downloadable via the book's companion website. The result is an essential tool for all those responsible for managing patients awaiting and undergoing organ transplantation, including transplant surgeons and clinicians, immunologists and researchers. - Publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Book	Medical School Open Shelf	RD120.7 TRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	152183	Available	Donation		BK139456

Includes bibliographical references and index.

With all the complex issues of acceptance or rejection of a transplanted organ, immunology is a key subject for all transplantation clinicians. During recent years, there has been an explosion of research and knowledge in this area. Produced in association with the American Society of Transplantation, and written by experts within the field, Transplant Immunology provides a comprehensive overview of the topic in relation to clinical transplantation. Starting with the basic functionality of the immune system, it then moves on to cover the very latest developments in immunosuppressive drugs and protocols, as well as a look at all emerging technologies in the field. Key chapters include: Transplant-related complications; Immune responses to transplants; Emerging issues in transplantation; Biomarkers of Allograft rejection and tolerance; T cells and the principles of immune responses. In full colour throughout, over 100 outstanding diagrams support the text, all figures being fully downloadable via the book's companion website. The result is an essential tool for all those responsible for managing patients awaiting and undergoing organ transplantation, including transplant surgeons and clinicians, immunologists and researchers. - Publisher.

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