Concepts in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics

Concepts in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics
Author: Blaine T. Smith
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1585281271

Concepts in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics, 4th Edition provides a wide-ranging introduction to both basic and applied immunology.

Advanced Concepts in Human Immunology: Prospects for Disease Control

Advanced Concepts in Human Immunology: Prospects for Disease Control
Author: Pooja Jain
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030339467

This book highlights information derived primarily from clinical samples, with particular reference to theoretical and scientific aspects of the human immune system. This text will focus on topics that range from host-pathogen interactions in infectious disease to host immune response in cancer, allergic diseases, neuroinflammatory diseases, and autoimmune disorders. The reader will also have a well-rounded understanding of the behavior of the immune system with particular emphasis on the role of immunoproteomics in immunotherapy, neuroprotective immunity for neurodegenerative and neuroinfectious disease, leukemia-associated dendritic cell induction of adaptive immunity dysregulation, and the role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer, infection, as well as neuroinflammation. Taken together, the contents of this book are intended for both clinicians and researchers in academia and industry.

Janeway's Immunobiology

Janeway's Immunobiology
Author: Kenneth Murphy
Publisher: Garland Science
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-06-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780815344575

The Janeway's Immunobiology CD-ROM, Immunobiology Interactive, is included with each book, and can be purchased separately. It contains animations and videos with voiceover narration, as well as the figures from the text for presentation purposes.

The Basics of Cancer Immunotherapy

The Basics of Cancer Immunotherapy
Author: Haidong Dong
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319706225

This book provides patients and their physicians (especially “non-oncologist” health care providers) with a clear and concise introduction to cancer immunotherapy, which, unlike traditional forms of cancer therapy, acts by boosting the patient’s own immune system to fight cancer. The unique features of cancer immunotherapy make its management, monitoring and side-effects different from those of traditional cancer therapy. Especially novel are the side effects of cancer immunotherapy, necessitating greater awareness for both patients and physicians in order to minimize complications of therapy. The patient-friendly, concise, easy-to-understand, and up-to-date knowledge presented in this book will inform patients about the benefits and risks of cancer immunotherapy, and help them and their care providers to understand how immunotherapy would control their unique disease. Researchers and academic professionals in the field of cancer immunotherapy will also find clear and useful information to help them communicate with patients or address unresolved problems. Some key features of the book are: Expertise. All editors and authors are scientists and oncologists specializing in cancer immunotherapy, and are involved in scientific discovery from the early stage of immune-checkpoint inhibitors to today’s daily patient care. Their insights, expertise and experience guarantee the high quality and authority in the science, medicine and practice of cancer immunotherapy. Patient-friendly. This book is written for cancer patients in order to meet their needs when considering immunotherapy. As an educational tool, this book will help the reader balance the risks and benefits based on both science and clinical facts, and therefore to make the best choice in receiving or withdrawing from immunotherapy. Disease Specificity. Cancer is a complicated disease involving multiple stages and pathology. Its response to immunotherapy is individualized and varies depending on cancer types. The authors’ expertise in treating different types of cancers, including melanoma, lung, kidney, bladder, and lymphoma, provides disease-specific insights in applying immunotherapy to each disease.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy
Author: Krassimir Metodiev
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2017-04-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9535131052

This is another attempt of InTechOpen to continue the dissemination of international knowledge and experience in the field of immunology. The present book includes a number of modern concepts of specialists and experts in the field of immunotherapy, covering the major topics and analyzing the history, current stage, and future ideas of application of modern immunomodulation. It is always a benefit, but also a compliment, to gather a team of internationally distinguished authors and to motivate them to reveal their expertise for the benefit of medical science and health practice. On behalf of all readers, immunologists, immunogeneticists, biologists, oncologists, microbiologists, virologists, hematologists, chemotherapists, health-care experts, as well as students and medical specialists, also on my personal behalf, I would like to extend my gratitude and highest appreciation to InTechOpen for giving me the unique chance to be the editor of this exclusive book.

Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
Author: Mansoor M. Amiji
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2021-08-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0128233974

Delivery Technologies for Immuno-Oncology: Volume 1: Delivery Strategies and Engineering Technologies in Cancer Immunotherapy examines the challenges of delivering immuno-oncology therapies. Immuno-oncology (IO) is a growing field of medicine at the interface of immunology and cancer biology leading to development of novel therapeutic approaches, such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) and immune checkpoint blockade antibodies, that are clinically approved approaches for cancer therapy. Although currently approved IO approaches have shown tremendous promise for select types of cancers, broad application of IO strategies could even further improve the clinical success, especially for diseases such as pancreatic cancer, brain tumors where the success of IO so far has been limited. Nanotechnology-based targeted delivery strategies could improve the delivery efficiency of IO agents as well as provide additional avenues for novel therapeutic and vaccination strategies. Additionally, a number of locally-administered immunogenic scaffolds and therapeutic strategies, such as the use of STING agonist, could benefit from rationally designed biomaterials and delivery approaches. Delivery Technologies for Immuno-Oncology: Volume 1: Delivery Strategies and Engineering Technologies in Cancer Immunotherapy creates a comprehensive treaty that engages the scientific and medical community who are involved in the challenges of immunology, cancer biology, and therapeutics with possible solutions from the nanotechnology and drug delivery side. Comprehensive treaty covering all aspects of immuno-oncology (IO) Novel strategies for delivery of IO therapeutics and vaccines Forecasting on the future of nanotechnology and drug delivery for IO

Immunology Made Easy

Immunology Made Easy
Author: Jon Adams
Publisher: Green Mountain Computing
Total Pages: 85
Release:
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Immunology Made Easy - The Art of Defense and Healing Product Description: Embark on an enlightening journey through the human immune system with "Immunology Made Easy - The Art of Defense and Healing." This expertly crafted guide demystifies the complexities of our biological defenses in an engaging and accessible manner. Designed for students, health professionals, and curious minds alike, this book serves as a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand exploration of how our bodies fight illness and maintain health. Highlights of the Book: Exploration of Immune System Components: Dive into the details of skin, mucous membranes, antibodies, and white blood cells, understanding their crucial roles in our defense. Vaccines and Their Marvels: Uncover the science behind vaccines and their critical function in arming us against viruses. Autoimmunity Mysteries: Learn about the paradoxical nature of autoimmunity, where the body's protection turns into self-attack. Advancements in Immunotherapy: Discover cutting-edge research in immunotherapy and its potential to revolutionize disease treatment. Relatable Analogies: Complex concepts are made understandable through clear, relatable analogies, making the content accessible to all readers. Contents: The Immune Army: Cells and Organs - Pg 6 Recognizing the Enemy: Pathogens and Antigens - Pg 22 First Responders: Innate Immunity - Pg 34 The Second Wave: Adaptive Immunity - Pg 44 Shots of Protection: Vaccination - Pg 51 When the Body Fights Itself: Autoimmunity - Pg 61 The Healing Revolution: Immunotherapy - Pg 70 The Future of Immunity - Pg 79 Why Read This Book? Educational and Insightful: Ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the immune system without the complexity of medical jargon. Up-to-Date Information: Incorporates the latest advancements and research in the field of immunology. Engaging Writing Style: Brings the science to life with vivid descriptions and analogies. Resource for Everyone: Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about how your body protects itself, this book is a valuable resource. "Immunology Made Easy - The Art of Defense and Healing" is more than just a book; it's an adventure into the body's most vigilant protector. Get ready to gain a newfound appreciation for the marvels of the human immune system. Add this must-read to your library today!

Systems Biology in Cancer Immunotherapy

Systems Biology in Cancer Immunotherapy
Author: Mahbuba Rahman
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1681083078

Over the past decades, systems biology approaches have been applied in different areas of life science research including oncology. Researchers now understand the hallmarks of cancer cells such as abnormal cell growth, inflammation, dysregulated metabolic pathways and drug resistance properties at a molecular level. Systems biology approaches have enabled researchers to investigate cancer immunology by identifying cancer related biomarkers on immune cells, and to study the effect of different therapies in tissue cultures and mouse models. Systems Biology in Cancer Immunotherapy explains the scope of systems biology in understanding the immune response to neoplasms. The book introduces readers to the concepts crucial to cancer immunology before delving into the applied systems biology topics such as the metabolic pathways in cancer cells, the biomolecular roles of signal transduction molecules and their respective biochemical pathways ad cancer immunotherapy. A brief conclusion at the end also provides some information from a clinical and commercial perspective on cancer immunotherapy. This volume is intended as an introductory reference for life science and medical students, researchers and academics interested in the application of systems biology to the immune system in oncology research and chemotherapy practice.

Immune Regulation and Immunotherapy in Autoimmune Disease

Immune Regulation and Immunotherapy in Autoimmune Disease
Author: Jingwu Zhang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2007-01-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387360034

This volume reviews the most recent advances in the understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms for immune responses and immune regulation. The books editor, Dr. Zhang, is well-known internationally, particularly in the field of multiple sclerosis and T-cell vaccination as a potential treatment of multiple sclerosis. He has much experience and expertise in both basic and clinical aspects of autoimmune disease.