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Previous course: C2542
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No credit points with: C2542
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Recommended semester: 6th semester
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Examination: Written exam (13-scale)
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Department: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition
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Aim: To give an introduction to the basis of immunology. To give the theoretical background for using immunochemical methods in solving nutritional and biochemical problems in technology and medicine.
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Contents: The molecular and cellular background for immune reactions. Synthesis, structure and function of immunoglobulins. The T-cell receptor. The major histo-compatibility complex. Antigen-antibody reactions. Composition and function of the complement system. Cell-mediated immunity. Immunity and infection. Allergy. Transplantation immunology. Immune technology and immuno chemical analysis.
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