Immunology and Inflammation of the Gastrointestinal Tract | ||
| This comprehensive teaching unit covers basic principles of immunology
and inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Overview slides
provide general concepts of immune responses, inflammation, and
host defense. Detailed slides review types of cells involved
in inflammation, their mechanism of activation and functions.
Individual topics in immunology are illustrated with schematic
slides showing the organization of the mucosal immune system,
functional characteristics of T cells, B cells, and antigen-presenting
cells.
Individual slides describe specialized aspects of mucosal immunology including the organization and function of Peyer's patches, gamma delta T cells, and mucosal homing. The synthesis, transport and function of IgA in mucosal immunity is outlined. Mechanisms of induction of oral tolerance are reviewed. Finally, integrative slides present interrelationships of multiple cell types and mediators in orchestrating the inflammatory and immune response in the gastrointestinal tract.
"James and Stenson have created a high-quality, comprehensive course on gastrointestinal immunology and inflammation that is very user-friendly for both teachers and students." Authors: | 
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