'Specific immune responses' presentation slideshows

KEY CONCEPT The immune systems consists of organs, cells, and molecules that fight infections.

KEY CONCEPT The immune systems consists of organs, cells, and molecules that fight infections. Immunology- Three lines of defense. Barriers, Nonspecific responses, specific-targeted response. First line of defense-Barriers. Physical and chemical barriers-

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Cryptococcal IRIS in Africa: clinical manifestations and pathogenesis

Cryptococcal IRIS in Africa: clinical manifestations and pathogenesis. Paul R. Bohjanen, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Microbiology and Medicine University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN, USA Professor in Residence Infectious Diseases Institute Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.

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The IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Cytokines Dr.Ghada Boghdadi

Cytokines Dr.Ghada Boghdadi. Objectives: List the surface and secreted molecules involved in immune interactions. Explain the effects of each cytokine. Identify the function of cytokines and interleukins in cell-mediated immunity.

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Cytokines Dr.Ghada Boghdadi

Cytokines Dr.Ghada Boghdadi. Objectives: List the surface and secreted molecules involved in immune interactions. Explain the effects of each cytokine. Identify the function of cytokines and interleukins in cell-mediated immunity.

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The Immune System

The Immune System. Learning Objectives. The need for an immune system- Distinguishing Self vs. Non-self Evolutionary trends in immune systems Non specific chemical defenses Invertebrates Vertebrates Mammals have specific i mmune responses Pattern recognition by Toll like receptors

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