The document summarizes the immune system and how it distinguishes self from nonself through innate and adaptive immunity. It then discusses immunomodulators which can suppress or stimulate the immune response, dividing them into immunosuppressants and immunostimulants. Several screening methods for evaluating immunomodulatory activity are also presented, including acute systemic anaphylaxis in rats, anti-anaphylactic activity, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis, Arthus type hypersensitivity, delayed type hypersensitivity, and carbon clearance tests for phagocytic response measurement. Modifications to these screening methods are also noted.