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Immunology Animations

mikrobik — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:48:00 +0000

Immunology Animations

•Cytotoxic T Cell

•IgE Mediated (Type I Hypersensitivity)

•Immunology/Monoclonal Antibodies

•T Cells Dependent Antigens

•Vaccine

Roitt’s Essential Immunology

mikrobik — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:48:00 +0000

Roitt’s Essential Immunology has established itself as the book of choice for students of immunology worldwide. This excellent textbook is commonly regarded as ‘the best of the immunology primers’ and the eleventh edition remains at the cutting edge of this fascinating area of science.

The trademark of this book is its highly readable introduction to the subject, its emphasis on core knowledge and its excellent four-color artwork. The internationally renowned authors have extensively updated all aspects of the book to produce a new edition, which will be an invaluable resource to students of immunology and medicine.

Immunology Problem Set

mikrobik — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:54:00 +0000

Introduction to Immunology
This problem set is designed to introduce basic concepts about the immune system.
Instructions: The following
problems have multiple choice answers. Correct answers are reinforced with a brief
explanation. Incorrect answers are linked to tutorials to help solve the problem.

Pathogens and antigens

Cord blood transplants

Innate immune response

Adaptive immune response

Antibody diversity

Antigen combining sites

Allergy

Cellular immunity

Clonal selection theory

Regulation by the MHC

Lack of immune response to self

HLA genetic diversity

Monoclonal antibodies

Online Nature Immunology Arşivi

mikrobik — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:42:00 +0000

Online Immunology Chapter

mikrobik — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:37:00 +0000

Online Immunology Chapter

Immunology is the study of our protection from foreign macromolecules or invading organisms and our responses to them. These invaders include viruses, bacteria, protozoa or even larger parasites. In addition, we develop immune responses against our own proteins (and other molecules) in autoimmunity and against our own aberrant cells in tumor immunity.

Our first line of defense against foreign organisms are barrier tissues such as the skin that stop the entry of organism into our bodies. If, however, these barrier layers are penetrated, the body contains cells that respond rapidly to the presence of the invader. These cells include macrophages and neutrophils that engulf foreign organisms and kill them without the need for antibodies. Immediate challenge also comes from soluble molecules that deprive the invading organism of essential nutrients (such as iron) and from certain molecules that are found on the surfaces of epithelia, in secretions (such as tears and saliva) and in the blood stream. This form of immunity is the innate or non-specific immune system that is continually ready to respond to invasion.

A second line of defense is the specific or adaptive immune system which may take days to respond to a primary invasion (that is infection by an organism that has not hitherto been seen). In the specific immune system, we see the production of antibodies (soluble proteins that bind to foreign antigens) and cell-mediated responses in which specific cells recognize foreign pathogens and destroy them. In the case of viruses or tumors, this response is also vital to the recognition and destruction of virally-infected or tumorigenic cells. The response to a second round of infection is often more rapid than to the primary infection because of the activation of memory B and T cells. We shall see how cells of the immune system interact with one another by a variety of signal molecules so that a coordinated response may be mounted. These signals may be proteins such as lymphokines which are produced by cells of the lymphoid system, cytokines and chemokines that are produced by other cells in an immune response, and which stimulate cells of the immune system.

Immunology Books

mikrobik — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:32:00 +0000

Cellular and Molecular Immunology
by Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Jordan S. Pober
Paperback – 553 pages 4th edition (May 15, 2000)
W B Saunders Co; ISBN: 0721682332
Introductory textbook for immunology and medical students on the principles of immunology and their application to human disease. This book explains the experimental observations forming the basis for the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels, and the resulting conclusions. Colorfully illustrated with a user-friendly format.

Immunobiology: The Immune System in Health and Disease
by Charles Janeway (Editor), Paul Travers, J. donald Capra, Mark J. Walport
Paperback – 635 pages 4th edition (February 15, 1999)
Garland Pub; ISBN: 0815332173
An introductory immunology text for medical students, advanced undergraduate biology students, and graduate students, that takes a radical approach to remaining at the cutting edge of its subject, offering a new edition every year that will incorporate new advances, new discoveries, new data, and new ideas from the classroom. It presents the field of immunology from the viewpoint of the host’s interaction with an environment containing myriad species of potentially harmful microbes. Profusely color-illustrated.

Basic Concepts in Immunology: A Student’s Survival Guide
by John Jr., Ph.D. Clancy (Editor), James Morgan (Editor)
Paperback – 223 pages 1st edition (January 15, 1998)
McGraw Hill Text; ISBN: 0070113718
A student-friendly guide to understanding the fundamental concepts of immunology. Emphasis is on the learning framework, so that information can be assimilated and sorted easily. The book begins by defining general aspects of immune response and builds through increased levels of hypersensitivity to immunodeficiency. A glossary of common terms and information about standard essays are included.

Atlas of Immunology
by Julius M. Cruse (Editor), Robert E. Lewis (Editor)
Hardcover – 608 pages (November 1998)
CRC Pr; ISBN: 0849394899
A reference work containing 1,000-plus illustrations depicting many concepts of importance in understanding immunology. The atlas covers all of the immunological subspecialties such as transplantation, autoimmunity, immunophysiology, immunopathology, antigen presentation, and the T-cell receptor. Where possible, the illustrations are simple, describing ideas in a language non-immunologists can understand. Intended for students, basic scientists, and clinicians.

Fundamental Immunology
by William E. Paul (Editor)
Hardcover 4th Bk&cdr edition (September 1998)
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers; ISBN: 0781714125
An authoritative presentation of the basic elements of the immune system and of the means through which the mechanisms of immunity act in a wide range of clinical conditions, including protection against infectious agents, rejection of tumors, transplantation of tissues and organs, autoimmune and other immunopathologic conditions, and allergy. Reflecting progress in virtually every aspect of the field, this edition gives explicit chapter status to many new subjects, includes contributions from many new authors, and, with few exceptions, is entirely rewritten.

How the Immune System Works
by Lauren M. Sompayrac
Paperback – 111 pages 1st edition (January 15, 1999)
Blackwell Science Inc; ISBN: 0632044136
“Most of us prefer novels over textbooks for the ease of reading and the joy of great storytelling. Dr. Sompayrac combines both traits in this innovative new book on immunology in which he teaches the state of the art by making key concepts easy and fun to understand” says James L. Cook, M.D., Professor of Med.

Immunology Online

mikrobik — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:21:00 +0000

Immunology Online