Essentials in Immunolgy

Overview

Contents:
Introduction to the Immune System - Cells and organs of the Immune System - Innate Immunity - B Cell Receptors - B Cell Activation - Development and Differentiation of B cells - Immunoglobulin Structure and Functions - Antigen Antibody Interactions - The Complement System - Organization of the Immunoglobulin Genes - Regulation of the Immunoglobulin Genes - Theory of Antibody Diversity - Major Histocompatibility Complex - Antigen Processing and Presentation - T Cell Receptors - T Cell Activation - Development and Differentiation of T cells - Evolution of the Immune System - Transplantation Immunology - Cytokines - Hypersensitive Reactions - Autoimmune Reactions and Immunodeficiency of the B cells - Autoimmune Reactions and Immunodeficiency of the T cells - Cancer and the Immune System - Immune Response to Infectious Disease - Vaccines.