QUANTAL THEORY OF IMMUNITY, THE

Delving into the mechanics of the immune system, this book reveals how immune cells decide to respond to foreign invaders based on the accumulation of antigenic signals. It highlights the evolution of a counting mechanism within cells that triggers responses only after a critical threshold is met. The text also explores the role of a systemic lymphocytotrophic hormone system in modulating immune reactions. Furthermore, it connects these processes to the pathogenesis of autoimmunity and cancer, explaining how genetic mutations disrupt normal immune regulation and cell growth control.