Cell Recognition and the Immune System
A study of how the immune system identifies pathogens, the cellular and humoral immune responses, and the principles of vaccination and monoclonal antibodies.
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A study of how the immune system identifies pathogens, the cellular and humoral immune responses, and the principles of vaccination and monoclonal antibodies.
Key Questions
- How do phagocytes and T-lymphocytes respond to foreign antigens?
- What is the role of B-lymphocytes in the humoral immune response?
- How does HIV replicate, and how does it cause the symptoms of AIDS?
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