chapter summary
... that are able to bind lock-and-key fashion with only one specific complex foreign molecule, which is known as an antigen. The tremendous variation in antigen-detecting ability between different lymphocytes arises from the shuffling around of a few different gene segments, coupled with a high inciden ...
... that are able to bind lock-and-key fashion with only one specific complex foreign molecule, which is known as an antigen. The tremendous variation in antigen-detecting ability between different lymphocytes arises from the shuffling around of a few different gene segments, coupled with a high inciden ...
ΣΕΛ
... Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which organs, tissues, and cells undergo damage mediated by tissue-binding autoantibodies and immune complexes. Ninety percent of patients are women of child-bearing years; people of both genders, all ages, and all ethnic groups are sus ...
... Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which organs, tissues, and cells undergo damage mediated by tissue-binding autoantibodies and immune complexes. Ninety percent of patients are women of child-bearing years; people of both genders, all ages, and all ethnic groups are sus ...
Ch 14 Lymphatic System
... ALLERGENS - antigens that trigger allergic responses Delayed reaction allergy - occurs due to repeated exposure of skin to certain chemicals usually after 48 hrs; ex: detergents, lotions -after repeated exposure - the foreign substance activates T cells and macrophages which cause eruptions and infl ...
... ALLERGENS - antigens that trigger allergic responses Delayed reaction allergy - occurs due to repeated exposure of skin to certain chemicals usually after 48 hrs; ex: detergents, lotions -after repeated exposure - the foreign substance activates T cells and macrophages which cause eruptions and infl ...
Hypersensitivities – 17/03/03
... Antigen re-presents, and are presented on APCs and Th1 cells interact with these get activated. Th1 specific cytokines are released that induce local inflammation and activate macrophages. The macrophages along with other inflammatory cells cause tissue injury. A variant of Type IV reactions i ...
... Antigen re-presents, and are presented on APCs and Th1 cells interact with these get activated. Th1 specific cytokines are released that induce local inflammation and activate macrophages. The macrophages along with other inflammatory cells cause tissue injury. A variant of Type IV reactions i ...
Major Histocompability Complex (MHC)
... the cells displaying them are attacked and destroyed. This is why the body rejects grafts and transplants from donors that have not been matched for tissue type. ...
... the cells displaying them are attacked and destroyed. This is why the body rejects grafts and transplants from donors that have not been matched for tissue type. ...
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... "In the initial experiment in which we tested for such a soluble molecule, I recall the results were strikingly negative, although there was a peculiar wrinkling of the area of migrated macrophages. While it was tempting to dismiss this as trivial, we made one further effort to produce the in vitro ...
... "In the initial experiment in which we tested for such a soluble molecule, I recall the results were strikingly negative, although there was a peculiar wrinkling of the area of migrated macrophages. While it was tempting to dismiss this as trivial, we made one further effort to produce the in vitro ...
Janeway`s Immunology
... decline with time after each immunization (contraction, the process that maintains homeostasis). The same features are seen in cell-mediated immune responses. ...
... decline with time after each immunization (contraction, the process that maintains homeostasis). The same features are seen in cell-mediated immune responses. ...
RHEUMATIC FEVER - aetiopathogenesis, aetiology &patholgy
... Genetic susceptibility to RF - Familial tendency for RF had been investigated but no conclusive pattern of inheritance could be elucidated. - HLA-II (Chr 6) is the gene most associated with RF and development of RHD - HLA-DR7 mostly associated with progressive valvular lesions in RHD ...
... Genetic susceptibility to RF - Familial tendency for RF had been investigated but no conclusive pattern of inheritance could be elucidated. - HLA-II (Chr 6) is the gene most associated with RF and development of RHD - HLA-DR7 mostly associated with progressive valvular lesions in RHD ...
Adaptive Immune System Chapter 16
... – Have BCRs complementary to the antigenic determinant that triggered their production – Long-lived cells that persist in the lymphoid tissue – Initiate antibody production if antigen is ...
... – Have BCRs complementary to the antigenic determinant that triggered their production – Long-lived cells that persist in the lymphoid tissue – Initiate antibody production if antigen is ...
Immunity - fixurscore
... worldwide surveillance was followed-up by vaccination. • However, so far it has failed because: - poor response to the vaccine been shown by some children, who need nutrition. - High birth rates and shifting populations make following-up cases difficult. - Migrants and refugees may spread the diseas ...
... worldwide surveillance was followed-up by vaccination. • However, so far it has failed because: - poor response to the vaccine been shown by some children, who need nutrition. - High birth rates and shifting populations make following-up cases difficult. - Migrants and refugees may spread the diseas ...
Type III (Immune-Complex Mediated)
... body produces antibodies and cytotoxic T cells that target normal body cells • Most autoimmune diseases appear to develop spontaneously and at random • Some common features of autoimmune disease have been noted • Occur more often in older individuals • More common in women than men ...
... body produces antibodies and cytotoxic T cells that target normal body cells • Most autoimmune diseases appear to develop spontaneously and at random • Some common features of autoimmune disease have been noted • Occur more often in older individuals • More common in women than men ...
LECTURE OUTLINE
... foreign molecules or cells, after which they proliferate and become activated. The spleen filters the blood. Lymph nodes are packed with B and T cells. 13.2 Innate and Acquired Immunity Immunity is the body’s capability of removing or killing foreign substances, pathogens, and cancer cells. Mechanis ...
... foreign molecules or cells, after which they proliferate and become activated. The spleen filters the blood. Lymph nodes are packed with B and T cells. 13.2 Innate and Acquired Immunity Immunity is the body’s capability of removing or killing foreign substances, pathogens, and cancer cells. Mechanis ...
The Immune System
... Monocytes change into these as they leave the blood and enter the tissues. • Macrophages enter lymph vessels carring bacteria fragments to lymph nodes • This starts a specific immune response ...
... Monocytes change into these as they leave the blood and enter the tissues. • Macrophages enter lymph vessels carring bacteria fragments to lymph nodes • This starts a specific immune response ...
Lecture Notes: Immune System (Part I)
... 10. Antimicrobial proteins i. attack microorganisms directly or inhibit their ability to reproduce ii. interferon a. different types like , , and -interferon b. are small proteins which “interferes” with viral replication. c. not virus specific d. comes from lymphocytes e. comes from most oth ...
... 10. Antimicrobial proteins i. attack microorganisms directly or inhibit their ability to reproduce ii. interferon a. different types like , , and -interferon b. are small proteins which “interferes” with viral replication. c. not virus specific d. comes from lymphocytes e. comes from most oth ...
Immunology – Immune System Overview
... The immune system is the body’s only protective system, and comprises of various mechanisms whereby non-body particles are killed off or prevented from entering the body’s normal metabolism. There are a number of different pathogenic organisms which cause disease and thus disturb the body’s normal f ...
... The immune system is the body’s only protective system, and comprises of various mechanisms whereby non-body particles are killed off or prevented from entering the body’s normal metabolism. There are a number of different pathogenic organisms which cause disease and thus disturb the body’s normal f ...
MICR 201 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences
... Once lymphocytes have encountered their specific antigen they undergo clonal expansion Some of these cells develop further into memory cells ...
... Once lymphocytes have encountered their specific antigen they undergo clonal expansion Some of these cells develop further into memory cells ...
MICR 201 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences
... Once lymphocytes have encountered their specific antigen they undergo clonal expansion Some of these cells develop further into memory cells ...
... Once lymphocytes have encountered their specific antigen they undergo clonal expansion Some of these cells develop further into memory cells ...
Wk8 - ViralSyn
... – Rapid assembly, disassembly required, for interaction with multiple target cells. ...
... – Rapid assembly, disassembly required, for interaction with multiple target cells. ...
White Blood Cells
... It is a special defense mechanism which is mobilized when the body is invaded by a foreign organism. ...
... It is a special defense mechanism which is mobilized when the body is invaded by a foreign organism. ...
Tissue effector memory T cells Lymphoid central memory T cells
... The number of memory T-cells also stays constant over decades ...
... The number of memory T-cells also stays constant over decades ...
