In this course, you will explore the mechanisms and immune responses involved in autoimmune diseases and in hyper-responsive phenomena, such as asthma. You will examine in detail the potential causes and factors behind an overactive immune system and the disorders that might ensue if the response is not adequately controlled. you will also analyse the effects of overactive immune response in transplant rejection.

Immunology: Autoimmunity, Allergy, and Transplants
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Immunology: Autoimmunity, Allergy, and Transplants
This course is part of Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures Specialization


Instructors: Malgorzata (Maggie) Trela
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In this course, you will learn about the consequences of the imbalance between the effector and regulatory immune responses.
You will also take a closer look at the potential mechanisms behind autoimmunity in the context of common autoimmune conditions.
You will examine the exaggerated/unnecessary immune reactions to innocuous particles, observed in allergies and hypersensitivity reactions in asthma.
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Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
As an A levels student, I found this course to be very thought provoking and insightful.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
Excellent, thoughtful course. I've enjoyed it very much.

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