Innate Antiviral Immunity: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology, 1656) 1st ed. 2017 Edition

This book explores methods to study the complex and evolving interplay between a virus and its host that range from model systems to the detection of chemical molecules. The collection starts with the application of humanized mice and zebrafish as model organisms to study virus-host interactions and induction of innate immune responses. Subsequent chapters outline diverse methods to detect small interfering RNAs, microRNAs, and virus-derived dsRNA from a variety of cells, tissues, and organisms, as well as to interrogating the cytosolic RNA and DNA sensing pathways, including using RNA PAMPs as molecular tools, purification of cGAMP from virus particles and infected cells, and mechanisms to visualize the subcellular localization and activation of the adaptor proteins MAVS and STING. Cutting-edge methods, including high-throughput and genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 screens, chromosome conformation capture, and whole-exome sequencing, are described to identify novel mediators, pathways, and variants underlying host susceptibility. Given the importance of studying these pathways and players under physiologic conditions, methods describing the isolation of primary mouse sensory neurons and group 2 innate lymphoid cells are also provided. Finally, this collection comes full circle back to the whole organism level and concludes with epidemiological methods to investigate virus-host interactions and the induction of innate immunity. Written for the Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. 
Authoritative and practical, Innate Antiviral Immunity: Methods and Protocols spans a diverse array of approaches to study and elucidate the intricacies of this vital area of study.
The chapter ‘Morphological Separation ofClustered Nuclei in Histological Images’ is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com. 

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Immunology: An Illustrated Outline 6th Edition

Immunology: An Illustrated Outline is both a guide to the essential principles of immunology and a concise dictionary of immunological terms. The book can be used to consolidate understanding in preparation for course exams and medical licensing exams, or as a refresher when immunology is encountered in related life sciences, such as microbiology, virology, and zoology.

The book is organized into five sections that represent the major topics in basic and clinical immunology. The Sixth Edition has been comprehensively revised to highlight the latest understanding of the field, particularly in the areas of innate immune defenses and antibody-based therapeutics.

• Concise explanations of immunological terms
• Full-color illustrations and micrographs to reinforce the text
• Each topic is set out in single- or double-page spreads
• Tables collate and summarize detailed information

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Immunology: An Introductory Textbook 1st Edition

Immunology has emerged as a key component of the curricula of graduate and postgraduate courses in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and other interdisciplinary fields of biology, including zoology, veterinary science, and medicine. As a basic introductory textbook on one of the fastest-moving and most challenging areas of immunological science, this book contains the most recent information about immunologic mechanisms and their importance, along with various molecular techniques employed in immunology. The short and concise text helps make the structures, processes, and interactions of the immune system easily comprehensible. The book includes chapters on immunoinformatics as well as the immune system of the brain, rarely found in any of the immunology books published so far. Many diverse and interesting aspects of the advances in immunology have also been covered, including tumor immunology and immunodeficiency disorders. The easy-to-understand concepts presented in the textbook make it an ideal companion for learners preparing for competitive and other examinations. Undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, people from the industry and academia, and research scholars will immensely benefit from it.

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Immunity: The Science of Staying Well—The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System

“A highly accessible resource for those interested in ways to improve their overall health by improving the health of their immune system.” —Choice

The immune system is your constant guardian, fighting around the clock to protect you from disease. There’s a lot you can do to strengthen this first line of defense against all kinds of threats, from COVID-19 to cancer. In this book, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi gives us a crash course on how the immune system actually works—and how to keep yours in shape—with authoritative guidance on:

·the best foods to eat to strengthen your immune system

·the importance of movement, and how often to exercise

·the essential link between immunity and sleep

·the immune system’s surprising connection to your mental health, and more

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Immunity Hi, Virus Bye-Bye: Proven Strategies to Improve Your Immune System During Pandemic Times

Turn Your Vulnerability Into Your Greatest Asset

 

In a world turned on its head by an unprecedented pandemic, your choices, no matter how small, can make a difference.

A time of fear and difficulty can become a time of hope and opportunity. This book will help you make the right choices: to find the positive in negatives; to find hope where it seems lost; and to become the best version of yourself. Your body is the vehicle to make this happen and your immune system is the one thing that protects it.

In this science-based guide, dietician Jorg Wijnen – specialized in disease prevention, immune health, and psychological wellbeing – shows how you can optimize your immune system, naturally, using diet and lifestyle. Through stories, analogies, and real-life examples, will be revealed:

◆ how to prevent a virus infection from occurring in the first place; OR

◆ how to deal with a virus infection more efficiently.

You’ll discover this by learning:

◆ how your immune system works;

◆ how to take care of your immune cells;

◆ what boosts your immune system;

◆ how diet and exercise affect your immune system;

◆ what are the most protective foods;

◆ the essential role of the microbiome and how to nourish it;

◆ what lifestyle factors harm your immune system;

◆ what lifestyle factors protect your immune system;

◆ the best vitamins and minerals for immune support and how much you need;

◆ how weight affects immunity and how to gain a healthy weight without forcing a calorie-restricted diet upon yourself;

◆ how to implement changes and habits that stick; and

◆ how to motivate yourself to successfully achieve your goals.

 

Take matters into your own hands and start optimizing your immune system, your health and your wellbeing. Straight away. Anything is possible, one step at a time.

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Immunity and Inflammation in Health and Disease: Emerging Roles of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Immune Support 1st Edition

Immunity and Inflammation in Health and Disease: Emerging Roles of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Immune Support provides a comprehensive description of the various pathways by which the vertebrate immune system works, the signals that trigger immune response and how fnew and novel nutraceuticals and functional foods, can be used to contain inflammation and also to boost immunity and immune health.

Inflammation is a tool to fight pathogens and the vertebrate immune system has a very complex network of cells to achieve this. However inflammation that goes awry is also the leding cause of several diseases ranging from cardiovascular diseases to diabetes. This book covers the entire gamut from the various cellular players in the inflammation-immune response to its ramifications in terms of protection against pathogens as well as in onset of metabolic, aging and auto-immune related diseases. Finally, the balancing role of dietary nutrients between host defence and immune support is also showcased. The first three scetions explain the various components of the immune system and their modes of activation. The fourth section deals with the ramifications of a robust and execessive inflammatory response. The fifth section is focused on the association between nutrition and immunity and how deficiencies in certain nutrients may affect immunocompetence. The sixth section chapters represent a vision of paradigm shifts within the field and discusses possible future directions.

This bool will be a valuable reference for researchers studying immune health either in academia, or in the nutraceutical or functional food industries. Product developers in nutraceutical, supplement, functional food, and health food companies will also appreciate the information presented here.

• Conceptualizes the key features in natural products which can boost immune function and immune health
• Explains the intricate mechanistic aspects and balance behind immune health
• Presents the pathophysiology of several diseases associated with immune system disruption

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Behavior and Immunity (Routledge Revivals) 1st Edition

First publishe din 1992: Find out by reading Behavior and Immunity, a new volume that consists of papers presented at the Scientific Meeting of the Australian Behavioral Immunology Group (ABIG) held in November, 1990, at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The ABIG was established in response to the need to provide a forum for the presentation of data and exchange of ideas regarding the concept of brain, behavior, and immunity. The papers presented in this volume represent the state of the art in a number of areas where these interactions have been studied. Information is presented regarding the biochemistry, neurophysiology, and endocrinology of nervous system/immune system interactions; the role of behavioral conditioning in immunity; the effects of sleep and biological rhythms on immune function; the role of lifestyle, life events, and exercise in immunity; and the impact of psychoimmunology in clinical medicine. Researchers in immunology, psychology, neurology; physicians; and lay people with an interest in the interaction between lifestyle and health will find a wealth of information in this stimulating volume.

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Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies

Boost your body’s defenses to fight-off disease and live stronger and longer

Every single day our bodies are under attack from nasty little organisms which range from the pesky to the frighteningly serious. So, what’s the best way to fight back? Thankfully nature has provided us with a powerful interior armor-plating―and Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies shows you how to keep that crucial biological gift in tip-top condition.

Brought to you by bestselling author Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND, a board-certified naturopathic physician, and Wendy Warner, a board certified holistic physician,―Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies sets out the sound ways we can supercharge our immune systems to prevent illnesses and diseases such as arthritis, autoimmune conditions, pneumonia, cancer, and the flu. Using a simple program of diet, exercise, stress-reduction, and nutritional supplements, we can keep our internal defenses humming happily along―and get generally healthier in the process!

• The best nutritional strategies to avoid cold and flu
• 40+ recipes that show healthy eating can also be delish
• Cutting-edge research on immune-boosting health and diet
• Lists and tips for keeping a low-cost, healthy pantry

Through diet, exercise, stress reduction, nutritional supplements, and the role of water, sunlight, and oxygen, you can harness the power of your immune system and drastically improve your immunity to disease.

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies (9781118402009 find this on the copyright page). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!

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Transplantation Immunology: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology, 333) 2006th Edition

Leading clinicians and scientists in solid organ transplantation review the current status of the field and describe cutting-edge techniques for detecting the immune response to the allografted organ. The authors present the latest techniques for HLA typing, detecting HLA antibodies, and monitoring T-cell response, and examine more specialized methods utilizing proteomics, laser dissection microscopy, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. The area of tolerance induction and reprogramming of the immune system is also covered, along with a discussion of up-to-date methods of organ preservation, of today’s optimal immunosuppressive drug regimens, as well as the difficulty of mimicking chronic rejection in experimental models. Introductory chapters provide a theoretical update on current practices in renal, liver, islet, and lung transplantation and on the pathways of antigen presentation and chronic rejection.

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