Immune System

Immunology Allergy and Hypersensitivity I

This note explains the following topics: Concept of allergy and anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity, Immediate versus delayed hypersensitivity, Gell and coombs classification of hypersensitive reactions, Type I hypersensitivity, Degranulation process and its mechanism, Mediators of type I hypersensitivity, Clinical manifestations of type I hypersensitivity, Regulation of type I hypersensitivity, Detection of type I hypersensitivity, Therapy or precaution for type I hypersensitivity and summary.

Author(s): University of Delhi

37 Pages

Introduction to Allergy and Immunology

This note covers hypersensitivity reactions, Mechanisms, Examples, Diagnostics and managements.

Author(s): Aimee Lou M Nano

61 Pages

Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease

This book that treats in an integrated way all factors affecting variation in infectious disease. It is a superb teaching tool and a rich source of ideas for new and experienced researchers. Topics covered includes: Vertebrate Immunity, Benefits of Antigenic Variation, Molecular Processes, Generative Mechanisms, Immunodominance within Hosts, Parasite Escape within Hosts, Population Consequences, Immunological Variability of Hosts, Genetic Structure of Parasite Populations, Experimental Evolution: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, Influenza, CTL Escape.

Author(s): Steven A Frank

NA Pages

Allergen Immunotherapy Extract Preparation

This PDF book covers the following topics related to Allergy and Immunology : Introduction, Allergen Extracts, Allergen Extract Mixing Standards Qualifications, and Competencies, Allergy Immunotherapy Prescriptions, Color Coding, Labels and Beyond Use Dates (BUD), Mixing Individual Patient Allergen Extract Treatment Sets, Stinging Insect Allergen Extract Preparation, Allergen Extract Stability and Storage.

Author(s): American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

44 Pages

Cellular and Molecular Immunology

This lecture note explains cells and tissues of the immune system, lymphocyte development, the structure and function of antigen receptors, the cell biology of antigen processing and presentation, including molecular structure and assembly of MHC molecules, the biology of cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interactions, and the pathogenesis of immunologically mediated diseases.

Author(s): Dr. Shiv Pillai

NA Pages

Immune System

This guide covers the following immune system: Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes,Spleen, Thymus,Tonsil, Whole System.

Author(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

NA Pages

Particularities of allergy in the Tropics

The aim of this document is to examine the claims that probiotic supplements can be used for the treatment of allergic diseases.  Topics covered includes: Allergy, Atopy, Allergic Diseases, Hygiene hypothesis, microbial origin of allergic disease hypothesis, and probiotics, Probiotics and Allergic Disease, Quality of Clinical Studies, Probiotics and Respiratory Allergy, Probiotics and Food Allergy, Probiotics and Atopic Eczema, Some safety aspects of probiotics for allergy treatment.

Author(s): World Allergy Organization

NA Pages

Allergic disease by Katalin Molnar

This note explains the following topics: Atopy, Allergy, Hypersensitivity reactions, Pathomechanism, Allergic and non allergic rhinitis, Food allergy, Urticaria, angioedema, Anaphylaxis, Drug allergy and Sting insect allergy.

Author(s): Katalin Molnar

98 Pages