Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

The video tutorial explores the adaptive immune system, highlighting its ability to recognize a wide range of antigens through lymphocytes. It contrasts adaptive immunity with innate immunity, emphasizing the roles of T and B lymphocytes. The tutorial explains lymphocyte development in primary and secondary lymphoid organs and the process of VDJ recombination, which generates diverse antigen receptors. It also covers the functions of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, as well as B cells and their antibody production. The structure and isotypes of antibodies are discussed, setting the stage for future tutorials on the adaptive immune response.

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