BIOT 241 - Immunology and Immunological Processes

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Office

Subject:

Biotechnology

Description:

Students will get a brief survey of the components of the immune system and how they interact. The topics covered will include, B and T cell development, activation and culture, the role of cytokines, their production and purification, signal transduction processes in B-cell activation, the role of MHC complexes, immunoglobulin synthesis and origins of diversity, antigen-antibody interactions, practical aspects of raising and purifying polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, handling and labeling of antibodies, applications of antibodies including Western blotting, ELISA, and immunohistochemistry.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Unaccounted for code

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