Principles of immunopharmacology

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Recent advancements in immunology and immunomodulatory drugs have significantly enhanced our understanding of mammalian host defense mechanisms. The molecular interactions during immune responses have been elucidated, with detailed insights into intracellular signal transduction and the identification of numerous soluble mediators of immune and inflammatory responses. While a range of literature exists on immunology, pharmacology, diagnostics, and toxicology, a comprehensive overview of immunopharmacology is often limited to discussions on inflammation. This volume aims to consolidate essential knowledge on immunological mechanisms, review key immunodiagnostic tools, and describe pharmacological agents that modify immune responses, alongside an introduction to immunotoxicology. The goal is to equip researchers and clinicians with a unified resource that enhances the precision of disease diagnosis and allows for more tailored therapeutic approaches. Although a deeper understanding of disease processes gradually improves treatment options, the identification of new molecular targets remains a critical area of exploration. This text is designed as a reference for physicians, researchers, and students with a foundational understanding of immunology.