Contents
To discuss the structure and function of the immune defence systems.
To illustrate connections between basic research and clinical applicability.
Discourse on the following statements: The immune defence system is composed of innate, nonclonal defense systems, and clonal systems with exquisite specificity. The innate
mechanisms have evolved (or been maintained) from the evolutionary more primitive defence systems of invertebrates. Survival of vertebrates requires both systems.
Form and extent: 6x2 and 4x3 hours composed of a mixture of seminars and colloquia based partly on selected textbook sections, and partly on original papers presented by the
participants.
Requirements: Approximately three years of the study programme.
Text-books
C.A. Janeway and P. Travers: Immunobiology, Current Biology Ltd, 1999 4th edition, and hand-outs.
Evaluation
Satisfactory participation and presentations.
ECTS-credits
5
Semester
Spring