Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology
The Magnificent Obsession
- 1 Edición - 17 de noviembre de 2001
- Última edición
- Autor: Arthur M. Silverstein
- Idioma: Inglés
Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession describes the background to Paul Ehrlich's immunological works and theories and delves into the substance of his expe… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession describes the background to Paul Ehrlich's immunological works and theories and delves into the substance of his experiments in great detail. By exploring these early developments in immunology, the book lays the foundation for modern concepts, providing immunologists, biomedical researchers, and students the context for the discoveries in their field.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- The selectionist theory of antibody formation
- Kinetics of primary and secondary antibody response
- Quantitative methods of measurement of antigens and antibody
- Demonstration of passive transfer of immunity from mother to foetus
De interès para
De interès para
Immunologists, virologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, hematologists, and science historians
Índice
Índice
List of Plates.
Introduction by Sir Gustav Nossal.
Preface.
The Background to Ehrlich's Immunology: Origins of the Receptor Theory.
On Ricin and Abrin: Quantitation Enters Immunity Research.
The Value of Mother's Milk: The Founding of Pediatric Immunology.
The Standardization of Toxins and Antitoxins.
The Toxin-Antitoxin Reaction: Theory Outpaces Data.
The Side-Chain Theory of Antibody Formation.
Immune Hemolysis: Bordet Challenges Ehrlich.
New Scientific Challenges.
Ehrlich's Scientific Style.
Appendix A. Paul Ehrlich's Honors.
Appendix B. Paul Ehrlich's Scientific Bibliography.
Introduction by Sir Gustav Nossal.
Preface.
The Background to Ehrlich's Immunology: Origins of the Receptor Theory.
On Ricin and Abrin: Quantitation Enters Immunity Research.
The Value of Mother's Milk: The Founding of Pediatric Immunology.
The Standardization of Toxins and Antitoxins.
The Toxin-Antitoxin Reaction: Theory Outpaces Data.
The Side-Chain Theory of Antibody Formation.
Immune Hemolysis: Bordet Challenges Ehrlich.
New Scientific Challenges.
Ehrlich's Scientific Style.
Appendix A. Paul Ehrlich's Honors.
Appendix B. Paul Ehrlich's Scientific Bibliography.
Reseñas
Reseñas
"...it gives a rich and detailed overview of the intellectual development of Ehrlich's immunology"—MEDICAL HISTORY, April 2003
"It is a sophisticated, closely argued, and clearly written analysis of Ehrlich's contributions to immunology. The adroit use of a wealth of original sources enriches and strengthens the text."—Robert S. Schwartz M.D. in NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, March 2002
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 1
- Última edición
- Publicado: 17 de noviembre de 2001
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre el autor
Sobre el autor
AS
Arthur M. Silverstein
Afiliaciones y experiencia
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USAVer libro en ScienceDirect
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