R. Narain Publishers and Distributors
R. Narain Publishers and Distributors
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This book is designed to meet the needs of B. Sc. Biotech students studying for the very first time in their curriculum. Thus complexity of the matter has been avoided with a view that complete course content has to be completed by the student in limited time period. Every precaution has been taken for accuracy and clarity of the subject matter. We hope that this book will be successful in its objectives and will receive appreciation from students and teachers alike. The subject matter has been presented in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner which is easy to understand and also develops writing ability for students to score good marks in upcoming examination.
Historical perspective of immune system and immunity, Innate and specific immunity, The organs and cells of the immune system.
Antibody structure in relation of function and antigen-binding: Types of antibodies and their structures, isotypes, allotypes, idiotypes.
Measurement of antigen: antibody interaction, agglutination, immunodiffusion, immuno-electrophoresis, ELISA, RIA, production of monoclonal antibodies.
Histocompatibility: structure of MIIC class I, II & III antigens & their mode of antigen presentation, MIIC restriction; antigens & antigenicity.
Humoral immunity and clonal selection theory;
Cell-mediated immunity.
Immunoglobulin gene: Genetic basis of creation of antibody diversity, Effect of T cell functions.
Immunity of infection of diseases: Vaccine, (attenuated and recombinant) and vaccination.
Antibodics in targeting therapeutic agents;
Autoimmunity: Mechanism of autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto’s thyroditis, myasthenia gravis; Rheumatoid arthritis, pernicious anemia Asthma).