This course covers the basics of immunology, including the organs of the immune system, immune cells, MHC structure, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, T cell activation, antibodies, cytokines, complement system, hypersensitivity reactions, and vaccines. Students will learn about different antigen presenting cells, antibody class switching, cytokine receptors, and various types of vaccines. The teaching method includes lectures and theoretical explanations. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of immunology.
Overview
Syllabus
Organs of the immune system.
Immune cells.
progenitor cells.
Natural killer cells.
Cytotoxic T cells.
Comparison of different antigen presenting cells.
MHC structure.
MHC class i.
MHC class ii.
Function of MHC molecules.
Humoral and cell mediated immunity.
T cell activation.
Thymic selection.
Immunoglobulins.
Antibody class switching.
Allelic exclusion.
B cell maturation.
Cytokines and cytokine receptors.
Interferon gama.
Complement system part 1 (introduction).
Complement system part 2 (Common features of complement).
complement system part 3 (Classical pathway).
Complement system part 4 (Alternative pathway).
Complement system part 5 (MBL pathway).
Introduction to hypersensitivity.
Type 1 hypersensitivity.
Type 2 hypersensitivity.
Type 3 hypersensitivity.
Vaccines part 1 - what is vaccination.
Vaccines part 2 - properties of vaccine.
Vaccines part 3 - live attenuated vaccines.
Type 4 hypersensitivity.
Vaccines part 4 - killed vaccine.
Vaccines part 5 - conjugated vaccine.
Vaccines part 6 - DNA vaccine.
Vaccines part 7 - viral vaccine.
Antigen antibody reaction overview.
Antigens and antibodies.
Antibody test (qualitative).
Antibody test (quantitative tests).
Immunoelectrophoresis.
Immunoelectrophoresis (counter current).
Radial immunodiffusion.
Hemagglutination assay.
Immunofluorescence.
Complement fixation test.
Coombs test.
Taught by
Shomu"s Biology
