Enterobacteria
... Enterobacteriaceae family. Most of the strains are motile and possess flagella, from 8 to 20 in number. It is possible that the flagella form various numbers of bunches. ...
... Enterobacteriaceae family. Most of the strains are motile and possess flagella, from 8 to 20 in number. It is possible that the flagella form various numbers of bunches. ...
Immunology
... one binding sites. A simple IgG molecules is multivalent as it has two antigen binding sites while an antigen may be monovalent (e.g. in hapten) or multivalent. When an antigen binds an antibody with more than two binding sites the avidity become grater than the sum of ...
... one binding sites. A simple IgG molecules is multivalent as it has two antigen binding sites while an antigen may be monovalent (e.g. in hapten) or multivalent. When an antigen binds an antibody with more than two binding sites the avidity become grater than the sum of ...
A Hypomorphic IgH-Chain Allele Affects Development of B
... leads to reduction of the surface expression of pre-BCR and BCR on respective cell populations. The authors report on strong block in B-cell development in hypomorphic homozygote mice with particular effect on development of follicular B-cells in the spleen and the B1a cell population in the periton ...
... leads to reduction of the surface expression of pre-BCR and BCR on respective cell populations. The authors report on strong block in B-cell development in hypomorphic homozygote mice with particular effect on development of follicular B-cells in the spleen and the B1a cell population in the periton ...
P14_-_repeating
... Graham method is used in pinworms only (and as one task you can do it practically!) Wet mount „sensu stricto“ and stainded preparations (e. g. trichrom) are used in increased suspicion for intestinal protozoa (either primarilly, or after seeing Faust and ...
... Graham method is used in pinworms only (and as one task you can do it practically!) Wet mount „sensu stricto“ and stainded preparations (e. g. trichrom) are used in increased suspicion for intestinal protozoa (either primarilly, or after seeing Faust and ...
Dendritic Cells Interactions with the Immune System
... similar, DCs from different animals may present distinct functionalities. For example, rhesus macaques and human DCs express similar TLR panel. However, signaling through TLR9 produces less IFN-α and negligible IL-12 from PDCs in macaques in comparison to the human counterparts. Furthermore, surface ...
... similar, DCs from different animals may present distinct functionalities. For example, rhesus macaques and human DCs express similar TLR panel. However, signaling through TLR9 produces less IFN-α and negligible IL-12 from PDCs in macaques in comparison to the human counterparts. Furthermore, surface ...
(DTH) mouse model for atopic dermatitis
... Delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) mouse model for atopic dermatitis Species: mice Fields of application: Inflammation Dermatitis is a broad term covering a variety of different inflammatory skin diseases. The etiology of widely prevalent atopic dermatitis (up to 15%) is unknown, but a genetically ...
... Delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) mouse model for atopic dermatitis Species: mice Fields of application: Inflammation Dermatitis is a broad term covering a variety of different inflammatory skin diseases. The etiology of widely prevalent atopic dermatitis (up to 15%) is unknown, but a genetically ...
Block 1 * Foundations + Immunology + Infectious Diseases
... Define the terms ‘viscera’ (singular ‘viscus’), ‘visceral systems’, ‘parenchyma’, ‘stroma’, ‘endocrine glands’, ‘exocrine glands’, ‘lumen’, ‘hilum’ ...
... Define the terms ‘viscera’ (singular ‘viscus’), ‘visceral systems’, ‘parenchyma’, ‘stroma’, ‘endocrine glands’, ‘exocrine glands’, ‘lumen’, ‘hilum’ ...
The Role of Endocrine System in the Inflammatory Process The
... of stimuli. In situations in which inflammation is not properly regulated, inflammatory response may be exaggerated or ineffective, leading to immune dysfunction, recurrent infections, and tissue damage, both locally and systemically. Various hormones, cytokines, vitamins, metabolites, and neurotran ...
... of stimuli. In situations in which inflammation is not properly regulated, inflammatory response may be exaggerated or ineffective, leading to immune dysfunction, recurrent infections, and tissue damage, both locally and systemically. Various hormones, cytokines, vitamins, metabolites, and neurotran ...
Vaccine development strategies Plasmodium falciparum
... mechanisms of antigen uptake and expression levels of MHC and costimulatory molecules. DCs internalize antigen via endocytosis (ingestion of macromolecules) and phagocytosis (engulfment of pathogens); macrophages via phagocytosis only, and B cells via B-cell receptor (BCR) mediated endocytosis. DCs ...
... mechanisms of antigen uptake and expression levels of MHC and costimulatory molecules. DCs internalize antigen via endocytosis (ingestion of macromolecules) and phagocytosis (engulfment of pathogens); macrophages via phagocytosis only, and B cells via B-cell receptor (BCR) mediated endocytosis. DCs ...
Nature_and_role_of_inflammation _
... The role of the spleen in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease was assessed by counting pitted erythrocytes with differential interference microscopy and by splenic ultrasound. This research may show marked hyposplenism and remain at risk of overwhelming infection and operative compl ...
... The role of the spleen in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease was assessed by counting pitted erythrocytes with differential interference microscopy and by splenic ultrasound. This research may show marked hyposplenism and remain at risk of overwhelming infection and operative compl ...
Adaptive Immune Response of V2V2 T Cells During Mycobacterial
... nonpeptide antigens (19). The contribution of these cells to vaccine protection against tuberculosis was demonstrated in the juvenile rhesus model. BCG-mediated protection against the fatal form of tuberculosis has been reported in ...
... nonpeptide antigens (19). The contribution of these cells to vaccine protection against tuberculosis was demonstrated in the juvenile rhesus model. BCG-mediated protection against the fatal form of tuberculosis has been reported in ...
Chapter 21 Lecture Outline
... – Clear, colorless fluid, similar to plasma, but much less protein – Originates as extracellular fluid drawn into lymphatic capillaries – Chemical composition varies in different places (in intestines, after lymph nodes) ...
... – Clear, colorless fluid, similar to plasma, but much less protein – Originates as extracellular fluid drawn into lymphatic capillaries – Chemical composition varies in different places (in intestines, after lymph nodes) ...
Role of T- and B-lymphocytes in pulmonary host defences
... and IL-10 indirectly inhibits these responses by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators, such as IL-12 and IL-18 by macrophages (fig. 1). IL-12 is a 75 kDa heterodimer, which is produced by macrophages when they encounter many microbial products, including lipopolysaccharides, component ...
... and IL-10 indirectly inhibits these responses by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators, such as IL-12 and IL-18 by macrophages (fig. 1). IL-12 is a 75 kDa heterodimer, which is produced by macrophages when they encounter many microbial products, including lipopolysaccharides, component ...
Analysis of the Original Antigenic Sin Antibody Response to the
... We evaluated the effect of sequential exposure to C. trachomatis antigenic variants on antibody responses. We demonstrated that OAS antibodies to serovar C EBs are readily detectable by the MIF assay from sera of mice primed with serovar C and boosted with serovars A, K, H, or B. Homologous boosting ...
... We evaluated the effect of sequential exposure to C. trachomatis antigenic variants on antibody responses. We demonstrated that OAS antibodies to serovar C EBs are readily detectable by the MIF assay from sera of mice primed with serovar C and boosted with serovars A, K, H, or B. Homologous boosting ...
The function of Fcγ receptors in dendritic cells and macrophages
... activate signalling cascades via SRC family kinases and spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK)2,6,7. The inhibitory FcγR, FcγRIIB, has an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motif (ITIM) in its intracytoplasmic domain8. ...
... activate signalling cascades via SRC family kinases and spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK)2,6,7. The inhibitory FcγR, FcγRIIB, has an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motif (ITIM) in its intracytoplasmic domain8. ...
Wk14-AsperLionel
... Innate immunity refers to antigen-nonspecific defense mechanisms that a host uses immediately or within several hours after exposure to almost any antigen. This is the immunity one is born with and is the initial response by the body to eliminate microbes and prevent infection. ...
... Innate immunity refers to antigen-nonspecific defense mechanisms that a host uses immediately or within several hours after exposure to almost any antigen. This is the immunity one is born with and is the initial response by the body to eliminate microbes and prevent infection. ...
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... autoimmune responses and inflammation [18]. Li et al. recently identified a population of B cells that produce and secrete the cytokine granulocyte macrophage–colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). These B cells, which also produce IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, but not IL-10, were twice as frequent ...
... autoimmune responses and inflammation [18]. Li et al. recently identified a population of B cells that produce and secrete the cytokine granulocyte macrophage–colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). These B cells, which also produce IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, but not IL-10, were twice as frequent ...