Journal of Immune Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects of medical research on immune response, immune deficiency, immune system diseases and immune system boosters. The journal focuses upon the all the related aspects of biological structures and processes occurring within an organism to protect against diseases by fighting a wide variety of agents, known as pathogens, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. Austin Publishing Group is a successful host of more than hundred peer reviewed, open access journals in various fields of science and medicine with intent to bridge the gap between academia and research access. Journal of Immune Research accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, mini reviews, rapid communication, opinions and editorials on all related aspects of medical research on immune response, immune deficiency, immune system diseases and immune system boosters.

1. IMMUNOLOGY

2. IMMUNOLOGY?
Immunology is a branch of science
and biology concerned with the
immunity.
Immunology is a combination of
both immunity and immune system.

3. The word “Immuis” means free from burden
and “immunitas” means exemption from
government taxes and this provided the
English terminology Immunity.
Immunity is a broad definition: This is a
protective or defense mechanism of our
body, which leads us to a healthy life.
IMMUNITY

4. Inborn or innate immunity: It is present at
birth. This is our First Line Of Defense.
Acquired or specific: It is not present at
birth but becomes part of our immune
system as the lymphoid system develops.
TYPES OF IMMUNITY

5. Immune system is a collection of organs, tissue, &
soluble factors to defend against bacteria, viruses,
& tumour cells.
Consist of:
Primary (central) lymphoid organs in which
leukocytes develop
Secondary (peripheral) lymphoid organs &
tissues in which immune response occur.
IMMUNE SYSTEM?

7. The cells of the
immune system
circulate through the
body via lymph and
blood. Pathogens and
their antigens are
transported from
tissues via lymphatic
vessels to the lymph
nodes where they
encounter immune
cells.

8. CELLS, TISSUES AND ORGANS OF
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Immune cells are bone marrow-derived, & distributed
through out the body
Primary lymphoid organs:
Thymus: T cell maturation
Bone marrow (bursa of Fabricius in birds): B cell
maturation
Secondary lymphoid organs:
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Mucosal lymphoid tissues (lung, gut)

9. Vaccination protects us from infection
by inducing the adaptive immune
response, but by passing the need for
a primary infection
VACCINATION?

10. Edward Jenner
(1749-1823)
&
The Discovery of
Vaccination (1796)
“Vaccinia
(cowpox)”
&
“human smallpox”

12. Autoimmunity (SLE, Arthritis,
Myasthenia gravis, Graves disease)
Immunodeficiency (inherited, acquired)
Allergy (environment, drugs)
Cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma)
Diseases associated with immune
system dysfunction

13. THERAPEUTICS
Vaccination
Adoptive immunotherapy
Transplantation