Immunology — Introduction and General Principles

Immunology · Basic Sciences

How it begins

Estudio exhaustivo de los mecanismos de defensa del organismo: desde las barreras físicas hasta la respuesta adaptativa específica, la memoria inmunológica y la tolerancia.

What it covers

1. Concept and History of Immunology.
2. · Historical Milestones
3. · Fundamental Functions of the Immune System
4. Divisions of the Immune System.
5. · Characteristics of Innate Immunity
6. · Characteristics of Adaptive Immunity
7. Lymphoid Organs.
8. · Primary Lymphoid Organs (Central)
9. · Secondary Lymphoid Organs (Peripheral)
10. Immune System Cells.
11. · Myeloid Lineage: Innate Immunity Cells
12. · Lymphoid Lineage
13. Antigens .
14. · Properties That Determine Immunogenicity
15. · Epitopes (Antigenic Determinants)
16. · Haptens and Carriers
17. Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC / HLA).
18. · MHC Class I
19. · MHC Class II
20. · Cross-Presentation
21. Antigen Receptors: BCR and TCR.
22. · BCR (B-Cell Receiver)
23. · TCR (T-Cell Receiver)
24. Antibodies: Structure and Functions.
25. · General Structure
26. · Classes of Immunoglobulins (Isotypes)
27. · Mechanisms of Action of Antibodies
28. Complement System.
29. · Complement Activation Pathways
30. Cytokines.
31. Physical, Mechanical and Chemical Barriers.
32. Inflammation .
33. · Acute Inflammation
34. · Chronic Inflammation
35. Immunological Tolerance.
36. · Central Tolerance
37. · Peripheral Tolerance
38. Immunological Memory.
39. · Respuesta Primaria vs. Secundaria
40. · Memory Cells
41. · Basics of Vaccination
42. Integration and Final Summary.
43. · Integrated Immune Response to a Bacterial Infection
44. · Summary Table: Innate Immunity vs. Adaptive