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The Fish Immune System: Organism, Pathogen, and Environment

  • 1 Edición, Volumen 15 - 20 de febrero de 1997
  • Última edición
  • Editores: George Iwama, William S. Hoar, David J. Randall, Teruyuki Nakanishi
  • Idioma: Inglés

This book comprehensively reviews the immunology of fish--their health, interactions between them and their pathogens, and the impact of both endogenous and environmental changes… Leer más

Descripción

This book comprehensively reviews the immunology of fish--their health, interactions between them and their pathogens, and the impact of both endogenous and environmental changes on these interactions. Leading authorities provide an essential foundation for the understanding of fish immunology and fish health.
As fish are increasingly used as model systems for vertebrate immune systems, The Fish Immune System will be a crucial reference.

Puntos claves

  • The only comprehensive, single-volume reference on the fish immune system
  • Contributions from an international team of experts
  • Useful to researchers interested in fish health as well as professionals managing fish hatcheries, aquariums, and other facilities that must maintain healthy fish

Índice

Anatomy of the Immune System. Cells and Tissues of the Immune System of Fish. The Immune System: Nonspecific Defense Mechanisms. Cellular Defenses. Humoral Defense. Specific Defense Mechanisms. Cellular Defenses. Humoral Defenses. Immunomodulation. Natural Changes in the Immune System of Fish. Environmental Factors in Fish Health, Immunological Aspects. Endogenous Factors. Infection and Disease. Bacterial, Viral, And Parasitic. Subject Index.

Reseñas

"Volume 15 in the series, The Fish Immune System (ISBN 0-12-350439-2), edited by Iwama and Nakanishi, is an excellent source for those who wish to review the immunology of fish...the only comprehensive, single-volume reference on the fish immune system...As fish are increasingly used as model systems for vertebrate immune systems, The Fish Immune System will be a crucial reference."—TROPICAL FISH HOBBYIST

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Volumen: 15
  • Publicado: 20 de febrero de 1997
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

GI

George Iwama

Afiliaciones y experiencia
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

WH

William S. Hoar

Afiliaciones y experiencia
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

DR

David J. Randall

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Zoology Department, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada and Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, China

TN

Teruyuki Nakanishi

Afiliaciones y experiencia
National Research Institute of Aquaculture, Inland Sttaion, Tamaki-cho, Watarai Mie 519-04, Japan

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