Basic Immunology
Abstract
A knowledge of immunology is essential in developing ELISAs. Information about the specific system and similar systems already studied from the biochemical and immunological aspects is important to allow development of assays and to determine the significance of results. It is not the intent of this chapter to provide an in-depth understanding of immunology; however, it is necessary for the ELISA operator to have a basic understanding of: The immunology of infectious diseases. The properties of certain components of the immune system. Aspects of serology. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.