Using Cutting Edge Accurate Identification of the GI Microbiota in the
... requires further study. ...
... requires further study. ...
Managing autoimmune diseases
... with the Assistance of Natural Medicines Autoimmune diseases are conditions characterised by inflammation and destruction of body tissues by the body’s own immune system. Common autoimmune diseases include: • Rheumatoid arthritis • Lupus (SLE) • Ankylosing spondylitis • Psoriasis • Crohn’s di ...
... with the Assistance of Natural Medicines Autoimmune diseases are conditions characterised by inflammation and destruction of body tissues by the body’s own immune system. Common autoimmune diseases include: • Rheumatoid arthritis • Lupus (SLE) • Ankylosing spondylitis • Psoriasis • Crohn’s di ...
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES Systemic VS Organ
... autoimmune diseases. What are Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune disease is a term that encompasses more than one hundred distinct disorders that originate in the immune system. The immune system is a network of organs and cells, including the bone marrow, white blood cells, tonsils, and spleen, which ...
... autoimmune diseases. What are Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune disease is a term that encompasses more than one hundred distinct disorders that originate in the immune system. The immune system is a network of organs and cells, including the bone marrow, white blood cells, tonsils, and spleen, which ...
Document
... Identification of pathogen(s) in patients with autoimmune disease • Isolation of pathogen, which requires diagnosis of autoimmune process at the time of infection • Analysis of appropriate control groups (household and community controls) • Analysis of IgM antibodies specific for pathogen Determinat ...
... Identification of pathogen(s) in patients with autoimmune disease • Isolation of pathogen, which requires diagnosis of autoimmune process at the time of infection • Analysis of appropriate control groups (household and community controls) • Analysis of IgM antibodies specific for pathogen Determinat ...
(2) Viral and bacterial superantigens
... Criteria for establishing the role of infectious agents in autoimmune diseases Identification of pathogen(s) in patients with autoimmune disease • Isolation of pathogen, which requires diagnosis of autoimmune process at the time of infection • Analysis of appropriate control groups (household and c ...
... Criteria for establishing the role of infectious agents in autoimmune diseases Identification of pathogen(s) in patients with autoimmune disease • Isolation of pathogen, which requires diagnosis of autoimmune process at the time of infection • Analysis of appropriate control groups (household and c ...
Expansion of Autoreactive T cells
... Criteria for establishing the role of infectious agents in autoimmune diseases Identification of pathogen(s) in patients with autoimmune disease • Isolation of pathogen, which requires diagnosis of autoimmune process at the time of infection • Analysis of appropriate control groups (household and c ...
... Criteria for establishing the role of infectious agents in autoimmune diseases Identification of pathogen(s) in patients with autoimmune disease • Isolation of pathogen, which requires diagnosis of autoimmune process at the time of infection • Analysis of appropriate control groups (household and c ...
LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
... Describe the structure, characteristics and functions of IgG and IgM. Give an account on the applications of Monoclonal antibodies. Describe the role of cytokines in immunogenic reaction. Explain the immune responses shown to viral, bacterial and parasite infections. Discuss the role of secondary ly ...
... Describe the structure, characteristics and functions of IgG and IgM. Give an account on the applications of Monoclonal antibodies. Describe the role of cytokines in immunogenic reaction. Explain the immune responses shown to viral, bacterial and parasite infections. Discuss the role of secondary ly ...
Gender differences wrt immune responses
... • estrogen is capable of triggering SLE-like autoimmunity (mice) • Additionally, androgens such as testosterone clearly play an important role in some autoimmune diseases • Female NOD mice are much more susceptible to spontaneous ...
... • estrogen is capable of triggering SLE-like autoimmunity (mice) • Additionally, androgens such as testosterone clearly play an important role in some autoimmune diseases • Female NOD mice are much more susceptible to spontaneous ...
PowerPoint - Curriculum
... glands. It primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems of children and young adults. ...
... glands. It primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems of children and young adults. ...
An insatiable curiosity, combined with meticulous
... Mercedes Rincon, Ph.D., so good at what she does. Her laboratory investigations pinpoint the cellular activity that plays a role in immune system response, and have led to the identification of potential therapy targets for such diseases as flu infection, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and breast canc ...
... Mercedes Rincon, Ph.D., so good at what she does. Her laboratory investigations pinpoint the cellular activity that plays a role in immune system response, and have led to the identification of potential therapy targets for such diseases as flu infection, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and breast canc ...
HYPERSENSITIVITY
... thyroid tissue. In this case, anti-thyroglobulin antibody is detected. The thyroid follicle colloid is stained positively. ...
... thyroid tissue. In this case, anti-thyroglobulin antibody is detected. The thyroid follicle colloid is stained positively. ...
Immunology_IX__immunity_against_infections
... Immunosuppressive effects of viruses • Suppression of T-cells : HIV, morbilli, CMV, • Inhibition of MHC antigens expression: CVM (binds b-2 microglobulin), Adenoviruses, RSV - decreases expression of HLA antigens ...
... Immunosuppressive effects of viruses • Suppression of T-cells : HIV, morbilli, CMV, • Inhibition of MHC antigens expression: CVM (binds b-2 microglobulin), Adenoviruses, RSV - decreases expression of HLA antigens ...
Autoimmune Diseases
... like Ro, La, RNP, but not chromatin antigens and other nuclear components are translocated to keratinocyte cell surface, favorising the immune response); decrease DNA methylation and induces gene expression; increase expression of integrins like LFA-1 weaker correlation with viral infections (EBV, v ...
... like Ro, La, RNP, but not chromatin antigens and other nuclear components are translocated to keratinocyte cell surface, favorising the immune response); decrease DNA methylation and induces gene expression; increase expression of integrins like LFA-1 weaker correlation with viral infections (EBV, v ...
Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Diseases: A Short
... organism called as autoimmunity. 1 Autoimmunity is the mechanism where an organism fails to recognize its Autoimmunity is characterized by the reaction of cells (auto reactive T-lymphocytes) or products (autoantibodies) of own constituent parts (down to the submolecular levels) the immune system aga ...
... organism called as autoimmunity. 1 Autoimmunity is the mechanism where an organism fails to recognize its Autoimmunity is characterized by the reaction of cells (auto reactive T-lymphocytes) or products (autoantibodies) of own constituent parts (down to the submolecular levels) the immune system aga ...
Case Study 1- What is the basis of autoimmune diseases (list 4
... The causes of these diseases are not entirely understood unknown, but contributing factors include the environment, genetic predisposition, drugs, sunlight and hormones, all of which can alter the immune system. Infections also seem to play a role, a role that is not yet fully understood. Rheumatic ...
... The causes of these diseases are not entirely understood unknown, but contributing factors include the environment, genetic predisposition, drugs, sunlight and hormones, all of which can alter the immune system. Infections also seem to play a role, a role that is not yet fully understood. Rheumatic ...
Medical-Surgical Nursing: An Integrated Approach, 2E Chapter 22
... Since 1987, when universal precautions (now called Standard Precautions) were mandated, exposure to latex by health care workers has dramatically increased. By June, 1996, 28 latex-related deaths had been reported to the FDA. ...
... Since 1987, when universal precautions (now called Standard Precautions) were mandated, exposure to latex by health care workers has dramatically increased. By June, 1996, 28 latex-related deaths had been reported to the FDA. ...
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... Tissue-specific proteins are not expressed in other cells Vascularized tissues, secrete hormone to the blood – Easy access to the immune system Impaired function of a single type of epithelial cells ...
... Tissue-specific proteins are not expressed in other cells Vascularized tissues, secrete hormone to the blood – Easy access to the immune system Impaired function of a single type of epithelial cells ...
Systemic autoimmune diseases
... • T cells bearing receptors for autoantigens escape into the periphery “ T cells slippage” • There is similar “slippage” in the B-cell system. • Cells slippage ______ Autoimmune Dis, or (+ve Auto Abs in the circulation) ...
... • T cells bearing receptors for autoantigens escape into the periphery “ T cells slippage” • There is similar “slippage” in the B-cell system. • Cells slippage ______ Autoimmune Dis, or (+ve Auto Abs in the circulation) ...
Autoimmune disease I
... b) Non-HLA genes (cont.) Recent examples: 1- Polymorphisms in a gene called PTPN-22 (most frequently implicated with AD, a\w RA & type 1 DM. Mechanism : defect in encoded phosphatase > defect in control of tyrosine kinases activity>defect of lymphocyte responses>> excessive activation 2- Polymorphis ...
... b) Non-HLA genes (cont.) Recent examples: 1- Polymorphisms in a gene called PTPN-22 (most frequently implicated with AD, a\w RA & type 1 DM. Mechanism : defect in encoded phosphatase > defect in control of tyrosine kinases activity>defect of lymphocyte responses>> excessive activation 2- Polymorphis ...
Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases
... Why learn about autoimmune diseases? • They are fascinating diseases! • You will see patients with autoimmune diseases. • As our understanding of the pathogenesis increases, targeted therapeutic approaches are becoming available – TNF-alpha inhibitors for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, anky ...
... Why learn about autoimmune diseases? • They are fascinating diseases! • You will see patients with autoimmune diseases. • As our understanding of the pathogenesis increases, targeted therapeutic approaches are becoming available – TNF-alpha inhibitors for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, anky ...
Peripheral tolerance
... receptors when they encounter antigens in the bone marrow (“receptor editing”) ...
... receptors when they encounter antigens in the bone marrow (“receptor editing”) ...
Transplantation immunity
... The fetus as allograft (Perspective 18.1 – page 452) half the fetus’ antigens are foreign (father’s) fetus is thus an allograft, but is not rejected. Why? ...
... The fetus as allograft (Perspective 18.1 – page 452) half the fetus’ antigens are foreign (father’s) fetus is thus an allograft, but is not rejected. Why? ...