1. Introduction to Immunity & Immune System

├─▸ Types of Immunity

  • Innate (Natural/Nonspecific) Immunity
  • Adaptive (Acquired/Specific) Immunity

├─▸ Defense Mechanisms


├─▸ Cells of the Immune System
└─▸ Organs of the Immune System

2. Antigens and Immunogens

├─▸ Properties and Factors Affecting Antigenicity
├─▸ Haptens
└─▸ Adjuvants

3. Antibodies (Immunoglobulins)

├─▸ Structure and Functions of Antibodies
└─▸ Monoclonal Antibodies and Hybridoma Technology

4. Antigen–Antibody Interactions

├─▸ Fundamental Concepts and Principles
├─▸ Types of Reactions and Examples
└─▸ Biological Consequences (e.g., ADCC)

5. Complement System

├─▸ Activation Pathways (Classical, Alternative, Lectin)
├─▸ Membrane Attack Complex and Biological Functions
└─▸ Complement Fixation Test and Deficiencies

6. Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)

├─▸ MHC Molecules: Structure, Function, and Antigen Presentation
└─▸ HLA System: Genetics and Typing

7. Immune Response and Regulation

├─▸ Humoral Immunity
├─▸ Cell-Mediated Immunity
├─▸ Antigen Processing and Presentation
└─▸ Cytokines

8. Hypersensitivity

├─▸ General Classification and Mechanisms
├─▸Hypersensitivity: Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV

9. Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency

├─▸ Autoimmunity
└─▸ Immunodeficiency

10. Transplantation Immunology

├─▸ Mechanisms of Graft Rejection
└─▸ Types of Transplants and Immunological Principles

11. Tumor Immunology

├─▸ Tumor Antigens and Immune Response
└─▸ Cancer Immunotherapy

12. Vaccines

├─▸ Types and Classification of Vaccines
├─▸ Specific Vaccines (e.g., COVID-19)
└─▸ Immunization Schedules and Programs

13. Immunological Techniques

├─▸ ELISA and Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
├─▸ Precipitation and Agglutination Reactions
└─▸ Other Immunological Techniques