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20.630[J] Immunology
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Not offered academic year 2025-2026Graduate (Spring)
(Same subject as 7.63[J])
(Subject meets with 7.23[J], 20.230[J])
Prereq: 7.06 and permission of instructor
Units: 5-0-7
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Comprehensive survey of molecular, genetic, and cellular aspects of the immune system. Topics include innate and adaptive immunity; cells and organs of the immune system; hematopoiesis; immunoglobulin, T cell receptor, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins and genes; development and functions of B and T lymphocytes; immune responses to infections and tumors; hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiencies. Particular attention to the development and function of the immune system as a whole, as studied by modern methods and techniques. Students taking graduate version explore the subject in greater depth, including study of recent primary literature.
S. Spranger, M. Birnbaum