Paul Erlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession - Rilegato

Silverstein, Arthur M.

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ISBN 10: 0126437653 ISBN 13: 9780126437652

Casa editrice: Academic Pr, 2001

Riassunto

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.

• 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

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Recensione:

"...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

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Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession comprises a comprehensive history and exciting analysis of the work of Paul Ehrlich, MD (1854-1915), one of the founding fathers of immunology. A clinician by training, his research marked him as a pioneer experimentalist in hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. A 1908 Nobel Prize Laureate for Physiology or Medicine, he also discovered a cure for syphilis (Salvarsan) and propounded the side-chain theory in immunology. As a result of his work, he laid the groundwork for the first 50 years of immunology, including the selectionist theory of antibody formation, kinetics of primary and secondary antibody response, quantitative methods of measurement of antigens and antibody, and demonstration of passive transfer of immunity from mother to fetus.
A significant contribution to the Ehrlich legacy that has shaped our current world, this work is an invaluable resource for immunologists, virologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, hematologists, and science historians.

Key Features
· 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 fetus

About the Author
Dr. Arthur M. Silverstein is one of the foremost historians of immunology, who's earlier wrok, History of Immunology (1989) is the most significant immunology resource of its kind. A Professor Emeritus of Johns Hopkins University, he continues his work in history of science, medicine, and technology.|Paul Ehrlich's Receptor Immunology: The Magnificent Obsession comprises a comprehensive history and exciting analysis of the work of Paul Ehrlich, MD (1854-1915), one of the founding fathers of immunology. A clinician by training, his research marked him as a pioneer experimentalist in hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. A 1908 Nobel Prize Laureate for Physiology or Medicine, he also discovered a cure for syphilis (Salvarsan) and propounded the side-chain theory in immunology. As a result of his work, he laid the groundwork for the first 50 years of immunology, including the selectionist theory of antibody formation, kinetics of primary and secondary antibody response, quantitative methods of measurement of antigens and antibody, and demonstration of passive transfer of immunity from mother to fetus.
A significant contribution to the Ehrlich legacy that has shaped our current world, this work is an invaluable resource for immunologists, virologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, hematologists, and science historians.

Key Features
· 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 fetus

About the Author
Dr. Arthur M. Silverstein is one of the foremost historians of immunology, who's earlier wrok,History of Immunology (1989) is the most significant immunology resource of its kind. A Professor Emeritus of Johns Hopkins University, he continues his work in history of science, medicine, and technology.

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• Editore: Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0126437653
• ISBN 13: 9780126437652
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 202