The Cellular Basis of the Immune Response
Ira Mellmen Part 1: The immune system is comprised of two equally important branches; innate and adaptive immunity. In this lecture, Mellman does an excellent job of describing the cells, receptors, molecules and signaling pathways involved in each of the innate and adaptive immune responses. A good lecture for undergraduate or graduate students of cell biology or immunology.
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Antigen Presentation and Dendritic Cells
Ira Mellman Part 2: The innate and adaptive immune responses are fundamentally different, yet the dendritic cells provide an important link between these pathways. Mellman explains why dendritic cells are the most important of all antigen presenting cells with key roles in stimulating and instructing T-cells and in the development of self-tolerance. This lecture is suitable for advanced undergraduate or graduate students of cell biology or immunology.