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11. Immunity

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  1. 11.1 The Immune System

    1. 11.1.1Phagocyte action

      • Phagocyte mode of action (macrophages and neutrophils)

    2. 11.1.2Antigens

      • Antigens: self vs non-self antigens

    3. 11.1.3Primary immune response sequence

      • Primary immune response sequence: - Macrophages - B-lymphocytes (plasma cells) - T-lymphocytes (T-helper cells, T-killer cells)

    4. 11.1.4Memory cells and long-term immunity

      • Memory cells in secondary immune response and long-term immunity

  2. 11.2 Antibodies and Vaccination

    1. 11.2.1Antibody molecular structure and functions

      • Antibody molecular structure and functions

    2. 11.2.2Hybridoma method

      • Hybridoma method for monoclonal antibody production

    3. 11.2.3Monoclonal antibody uses

      • Monoclonal antibodies in disease diagnosis and treatment

    4. 11.2.4Types of immunity

      • Active vs passive immunity; natural vs artificial immunity

    5. 11.2.5Vaccines

      • Vaccines: antigens stimulate immune responses for long-term immunity

    6. 11.2.6Vaccination programmes

      • Vaccination programmes in controlling infectious disease spread