GS06 1013 Fundamental Immunology
- Instructor(s):Momoko Yoshimoto
- Semester:Spring
- Frequency:Annually
- Credit Hours:3
- 评分系统:Letter Grade
- Prerequisites:ndergraduate-level Biology and Biochemistry courses plus a basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology
Description
Ekmekcioglu, Suhendan; Yoshimoto, Momoko. Three semester hours. Spring, annually.评分系统:Letter Grade.Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level Biology and Biochemistry courses plus a basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology.
Topics covered in this lecture series include anatomy and development of the immune system; structure, function and genetics of antibodies; T-cell antigen receptors; functions and cooperative interactions of lymphoid cells; structure and function of molecules encoded by the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC); lymphokines and their receptors; cellular interaction molecules; and specific immunological tolerance. Medically-related subjects that will be covered from a basic science perspective include immunopathology, immunodeficiency, allergy and other hypersensitivities, autoimmunity, organ transplantation, tumor immunology, and AIDS.