Comparative Mammalian Immunology: The Evolution and Diversity of the Immune Systems of Mammals (Developments in Immunology) 1st Edition

Your Guide to Comparative Mammalian Immunology

This book provides a comprehensive review of the current knowledge of mammalian immune systems from a comparative viewpoint. It elucidates the complex, but coordinated and controlled series of interactions involving cells and molecules that has evolved to protect the host against disease. It utilizes the most recent studies on genomic sequences to identify both common and unique features of each mammal's immune system.

Key Features

• Diverse Species Coverage: This reference encompasses recent work on the immune systems of marine mammals, bats, and marsupials in addition to other lesser-known species. It also includes the immune systems of humans and laboratory mice as components of chapters on primates and rodents, respectively.
• Evolutionary Insights: It shows the clear patterns of emergence of different immunologic traits among the diverse orders of mammals.
• Mechanisms of Survival: The book demonstrates multiple diverse pathways and mechanisms to optimize resistance and survival in the face of infectious diseases.
• Genomic Analysis: It makes use of the most recent studies on the genomic sequences of mammals to identify both common and unique features of each mammal's immune system.
• Comprehensive Review: It serves as a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge of the immune system of each mammalian order.