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| SBIM0483-1 | Cytokine chemokine signalling
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| Duration : | 10h Th, 5h SEM |
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| Lecturer : | Vincent Geenen |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course includes 4 theoretical lessons on the following topics:
- General introduction and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1 and TNF systems).
- Type 1 cytokines and the polarization Th1/Th2/Th17
- CD4+ T cell populations and regulatory cytokines.
- Chemokines.
The other lessons are composed by seminars that are presented by the students and are oriented toward the topic of their BSc thesis. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To get an integrated view of the physiological properties of cytokines and chemokines rather than a listing of the distinct molecules. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Knowledge of the general principles of immunology. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face with discussions and seminars. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| See above. |
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Contacts :
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| Vincent Geenen: vgeenen@ulg.ac.be
Tel.: 04 366 25 50 |
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