Austin Journal of Clinical Immunology is an open access, peer reviewed, scholarly journal dedicated to publish articles in all areas of immunology, asthma and allergy. The aim of the journal is to develop a knowledge sharing platform and an interactive network for immunologists, researchers, physicians, and other health professionals for exchange of scientific information in the areas of immunology. Austin Journal of Clinical Immunology accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, clinical images and rapid communication on all the aspects of immunology and immunotechnology. Austin Journal of Clinical Immunology strongly supports the scientific upgradation and fortification in related scientific research community by enhancing access to peer reviewed scientific literary works. Austin Publishing Group also brings universally peer reviewed journals under one roof thereby promoting knowledge sharing, mutual promotion of multidisciplinary science.

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