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immunity I
Kim Murphy
kim.murphy@monash.edu
Objec;ves
At the conclusion of the mucosal immunity
lectures you should be able to:
Describe mucosal immunity and the dierent
areas of the body to which mucosal immunity
pertains
Explain the innate and adap;ve immune systems
associated with the gut
Dene the immune systems of the respiratory
system, genitourinary system and skin
Objec;ves
At the conclusion of this lecture you should be
able to:
Dene mucosal immunity
Comment on the anatomy and key cells of the
immune system
Describe the gut innate immune system
List how an;gen is acquired from the lumen
Describe humoral immunity associated with the
gut
Mucosal immunology
Mucosal immunology is the study of immune
responses that occur at mucosal surfaces, such
as the intes;nes, the urogenital tract and the
lungs. These ;ssues are closely associated with
the external environment and the mucosal
immune system must provide protec;ve
immunity to pathogens but remain tolerant of
non-harmful environmental substances.
Nature (nature.com/subjects/mucosal-immunology)
Mucosal immune system