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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This booklet explains the definition of primary immuno deficiency
disorders, how to suspect a primary Immuno deficiency Disorder, clinical
history and physical examination.
This note covers the following topics: Adaptve Defense Mechanisms,
The Adaptive Immune Response, Vaccination, Immunoglobulin Classes,
Immunoglobulin Diagnostics, Lymphatic System, T Cells And T Cell
Receptor, Inadequate Defense, Disease Caused By Immune Reactions, Immune
Complex Diseases, Damage By Cellular Immune Responses.
This note covers the following topics: Allergy
Pathogenesis, Asthma, Complement-Related Abnormalities, Immunodeficiencies,
Major Allergic Diseases, Transfusion Reaction, Urticaria and Angioedema.
Author(s): George T Griffing and
Michael A Kaliner
This note covers the following topics: 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 and Monoclonal
antibodies.
This note provides the procedures for the conjugation of
immunoglobulins for the following molecules: Fluorescein (FITC),
Phycoerythrin (PE), Cy5PE, Cy7PE, Texas Red (TR), Allophycocyanin (APC),
Cy5, Cy7APC, Cascade Blue and Biotin. It also explains the protocols for
conjugation of Annexin V to the following molecules: FITC, PE, TR-BSA, APC
and Cascade Blue.