Humana T Cell Protocols: 514 (Methods in Molecular Biology, 514)

Fully updated and ready to use, this second edition is an ideal guide for young investigators new to the complexities of immunology, and a valuable resource for experienced scientists wanting clear descriptions of new methods in this vital field of study. Review From the reviews of the second edition: "A great collection of protocols, some totally new and some upgraded … to study the biology of this fascinating cell is wellcome by the scientific community. … Thanks to the generation of … PFC, is now at the hands of those scientists that want to advance our understanding of T cells biology. … the book will be of enourmous help both to beginners and to experienced scientists is well underlining the esprit of the book, as I showed with the three examples illustrated." (CarloAlberto Redi, European Journal of Histochemistry, October, 2009) From the Back Cover With a wide variety of investigative approaches, T cell immunology is a vital and open field of study. In T Cell Protocols, Second Edition, an international panel of experts contribute fully updated classic protocols as well as newly established novel techniques for the study of T lymphocyte biology.  Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, the chapters in this volume provide brief introductions to the topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and Notes sections which collect expert tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Up-to-date and easy to use, T Cell Protocols, Second Edition is an ideal guide for young investigators new to the complex field of immunology as well as a valuable, concise resource for experienced scientists searching for clear, efficacious descriptions of novel methods.