Manyonda The Immunology of Human Reproduction

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-135-38466-1
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 192 Seiten

Understanding immunology is increasingly important in obstetrics and gynecology. Written primarily to meet the needs of practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, this book explores the role of immunological processes in reproduction. It presents immunologic concepts and illustrates important points with examples familiar to the clinician.

The book is organized into four sections that explore the fundamentals of the immune system, the immunological paradox of pregnancy, clinical applications of immunology in obstetric and gynecologic practice, and immunopathology in obstetric and gynecologic practice. Written mainly for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, the research results cited in the book are based on human experimentation.

Fully illustrated with clear schematic drawings that highlight important concepts and processes, The Immunology of Human Reproduction gives readers an essential overview of immunology as it relates to human reproduction.

Zielgruppe

Obstetricians and gynecologists, immunologists, graduate students, medical libraries

Autoren/Hrsg.

Manyonda, Isaac T.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Immunologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Reproduktionsmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
An Overview
Innate Immunity
B Cells and Antibodies
T Cells and Cytokines
MHC Molecules and Antigen Presentation
Lymphoid Organs and Immune Cell Trafficking
The Immune Response: Cellular and Humoral Interactions

THE IMMUNOLOGICAL PARADOX OF PREGNANCY
Historical Perspective
Maternal Immunocompetence During Pregnancy
Maternal Immune Responses to the Fetus
How the Fetus Circumvents the Maternal Immune System

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF IMMUNOLOGY IN OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGIC PRACTICE
Rhesus Prophylaxis
Immunological Tests in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Research

IMMUNOLOGY IN OBSTETRIC GYNAECOLOGIC PRACTICE
Recurrent Miscarriage - Immunological Aspects
Immunological Infertility and Contraception
Pre-Eclampsia
SLE and Other Connective Tissue Disorders in Pregnancy
Gynaecological Cancer and the Immune System