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Immunology in Focus. Part 1: Immune System

Subtitle
Immune system
Synopsis
Introduces the key features of immunity at the whole body and cellular levels, stressing the three crucial properties of adaptive immunity: specificity, memory and tolerance. Begins by demonstrating the central role of the immune system in defence against infection, and the consequences of immunodeficiency. It distinguishes two complementary arms of the immune sytem, the antibody response and cell-mediated immunity and outlines the crucial features of each. The cells responsible for both arms of the response are shown to be the different classes of T and B lymphocytes. The origins and differentiation of these cells are described, and the development of the repertoire of cells with different specificities is outlined. Also demonstrates the techniques that can be used to distinguish the various lymphocyte lineages.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 60 min.
Year of production
1988
Availability
Sale
Documentation
Accompanying handbook with outline notes of key points and suggestions for teachers on how to use the video.
Uses
Science, medical and dental students; of interest to pharmacists, nurses, GPs, laboratory staff.*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
antigens; cell biology; immunology; lymphocytes

Credits

Director
Paul Clayton
Producer
David Spears
Contributor
Alan Johnstone; John Kay; Lisa Steiner

Production Company

Name

c/o Oxford University Press, Educational Marketing Department

Phone
01865 556767 ext 4672
Fax
01865 556646
Address
Walton Street
OXFORD
OX22 6DP
Notes
See: Oxford University Press, Educational Marketing Department
Name

Science Pictures Ltd

Phone
01462 421110
Fax
01462 421092
Address
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
SG5 2DF

Distributor

Name

Oxford University Press, Educational Marketing Department

Web
http://www.oup.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01865 556767
Fax
01865 556646
Address
Walton Street
Oxford
OX2 6DP

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