Immunoregulation

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. In-depth exploration of the genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms by which humoral and cellular immune responses are regulated; regulatory T cell circuits, molecules (interleukins, lymphokines), isotypic and idiotypic regulation, hormonal effects, immunoregulatory defects, experimental manipulation of immunoregulatory networks. Prerequisites: VTMI 649/POSC 649 , BIOL 610 and approval of instructor.