ImmunologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student knows common features of immune system and the possibilities to use them in analysis, diagnostics and therapy
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After completion of this course the student has essential knowledge to use, develop, produce or sell special molecules of immune system or their applications

Content

Introduction to immune system; cells and proteins of the immune system; antibodies, their structure, functions, productions and uses in analysis, diagnoses and therapy; T-cell receptors; major histocompatibility complex molecule; cytokines, their tasks, use as therapeutic agents and their production; vaccines and their production
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Details concerning immune system and possibilities to produce its key components for analytical, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

Qualifications

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology