immune system
... inflammatory cells. Perhaps the simplest indicator of acute inflammation is an increase in the white blood cell count in the peripheal blood, here marked by an increase in segmented neutrophils (PMN's). ...
... inflammatory cells. Perhaps the simplest indicator of acute inflammation is an increase in the white blood cell count in the peripheal blood, here marked by an increase in segmented neutrophils (PMN's). ...
Specific Host Defense Mechanisms
... – Small molecules (hapten) are poor antigens; but when combined with a large molecules (carrier) can still elicit an immune response ...
... – Small molecules (hapten) are poor antigens; but when combined with a large molecules (carrier) can still elicit an immune response ...
Emotional Behaviors
... bacteria’s antigens on its surface. Meanwhile a B cell also binds to the bacteria and produces antibodies against the bacteria. A helper T cell attaches to both the macrophage and the B cell; it stimulates the B cell to generate copies of itself, called B memory cells, which immunize the body agains ...
... bacteria’s antigens on its surface. Meanwhile a B cell also binds to the bacteria and produces antibodies against the bacteria. A helper T cell attaches to both the macrophage and the B cell; it stimulates the B cell to generate copies of itself, called B memory cells, which immunize the body agains ...
The Lymphatic System 2011
... that are located on a cell’s surface that elicit an immune response Self antigens- proteins that the body cells recognize as “self” Non-self- proteins that the body does not recognize ...
... that are located on a cell’s surface that elicit an immune response Self antigens- proteins that the body cells recognize as “self” Non-self- proteins that the body does not recognize ...
Hybridomas - sources of antibodies
... • Two fab (antibody-binding fragments) contain Nterminal end of a heavy chain with disulfide linked light chain - Variable sequences of amino acids – allows to bind to antigen with high affinity • Fc consists of C-terminal end of two heavy chains ...
... • Two fab (antibody-binding fragments) contain Nterminal end of a heavy chain with disulfide linked light chain - Variable sequences of amino acids – allows to bind to antigen with high affinity • Fc consists of C-terminal end of two heavy chains ...
open lecture in Powerpoint
... – determine the different effects of inflammation. – describe the four mechanisms of hypersensitivity. – contrast the concepts of autoimmunity, infection, and immunosuppression. – determine gene-environment interactions that can result in cancer. – evaluate the signs and symptoms, as well as laborat ...
... – determine the different effects of inflammation. – describe the four mechanisms of hypersensitivity. – contrast the concepts of autoimmunity, infection, and immunosuppression. – determine gene-environment interactions that can result in cancer. – evaluate the signs and symptoms, as well as laborat ...
Ub - Ub -Ub- Ub
... family proteins such as p65 and p50. This phosphorylation is the signal for ubiquitination of IkB by a ubiquitin ligase (UbL). This produces IkB for degradation by the proteasomes, which then results in the release of NF-kB. The transcription factor is now free to become translocated to the nucleus ...
... family proteins such as p65 and p50. This phosphorylation is the signal for ubiquitination of IkB by a ubiquitin ligase (UbL). This produces IkB for degradation by the proteasomes, which then results in the release of NF-kB. The transcription factor is now free to become translocated to the nucleus ...
Chapter 9 - Specific_resistance
... • Cytokines stimulate T cells to divide and differentiate into killer cells, helper cells and memory cells. • Killer cells (cytotoxic T cells) destroy body cells infected by viruses or transformed by cancer. • Helper T cells perform many immune functions. They are essential for activating cytotoxic ...
... • Cytokines stimulate T cells to divide and differentiate into killer cells, helper cells and memory cells. • Killer cells (cytotoxic T cells) destroy body cells infected by viruses or transformed by cancer. • Helper T cells perform many immune functions. They are essential for activating cytotoxic ...
Lymphatic System Guided Notes
... antigens and become activated. 2. The activated B-lymphocyte divides many many times, forming identical clones, also capable of binding to the antigen. 3. Most of these clones will become plasma cells that specialize in producing antibodies that bind only with that specific antigen. 4. A few will be ...
... antigens and become activated. 2. The activated B-lymphocyte divides many many times, forming identical clones, also capable of binding to the antigen. 3. Most of these clones will become plasma cells that specialize in producing antibodies that bind only with that specific antigen. 4. A few will be ...
NUTRITION, INFECTION & THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
... Rapidly colonises gut after birth Comprises more than 1014 organisms More than 400 species Symbiotic relationship with host (commensals) Weighs 1-2 kg ...
... Rapidly colonises gut after birth Comprises more than 1014 organisms More than 400 species Symbiotic relationship with host (commensals) Weighs 1-2 kg ...
The Lymphatic System Immunity
... Highly specific soluble proteins secreted by plasma cells in response to an antigen Structure of an antibody Heavy and light chains Variable and constant regions Up to a Billion different variables Antigen-binding sites ...
... Highly specific soluble proteins secreted by plasma cells in response to an antigen Structure of an antibody Heavy and light chains Variable and constant regions Up to a Billion different variables Antigen-binding sites ...
Helper T
... It wears surface proteins of the bacteria The Helper T-Cell that can fight this infection recognizes the surface protein The Helper T-Cell organizes B Cells and Cytotoxic T-Cells ...
... It wears surface proteins of the bacteria The Helper T-Cell that can fight this infection recognizes the surface protein The Helper T-Cell organizes B Cells and Cytotoxic T-Cells ...
No Slide Title
... matter of the best sort of smallpox and asks what veins you please to have opened. She… puts into the vein as much venom as can lie upon the head of her needle. …You may believe I am very well satisfied of the safety of the experiment since I intend to try it on my dear little son. …I should not fai ...
... matter of the best sort of smallpox and asks what veins you please to have opened. She… puts into the vein as much venom as can lie upon the head of her needle. …You may believe I am very well satisfied of the safety of the experiment since I intend to try it on my dear little son. …I should not fai ...
TOPIC: Immunity AIM: What is immunity?
... Do Now: Describe the difference between the two types of bone marrow. HW: Asexual Repro and Mitosis Reading Notes ...
... Do Now: Describe the difference between the two types of bone marrow. HW: Asexual Repro and Mitosis Reading Notes ...
skin and immune system
... •The immune system has the ability to recognize self and non-self – When the immune system makes a mistake and attacks its own cells, it produces an autoimmune disease • Examples – Type I diabetes – insulin-producing cells of the pancreas are destroyed – Multiple sclerosis – antibodies destroy the f ...
... •The immune system has the ability to recognize self and non-self – When the immune system makes a mistake and attacks its own cells, it produces an autoimmune disease • Examples – Type I diabetes – insulin-producing cells of the pancreas are destroyed – Multiple sclerosis – antibodies destroy the f ...
CAST OF CHARACTERS: WHITE BLOOD CELLS
... neutrophil: uses its prepackaged chemicals to degrade any microbe it ingests eosinophil: ...
... neutrophil: uses its prepackaged chemicals to degrade any microbe it ingests eosinophil: ...
Cells of the Immune System
... IgG: fights bacteria, viruses. Found in blood, lymph, and intestines. Can cross the placenta. IgA: found in sweat, tears, breast milk, and gastrointestinal secretions. Protects mucous membranes. Provides localized protection against bacteria and viruses. Stress decreases their production. IgM: ...
... IgG: fights bacteria, viruses. Found in blood, lymph, and intestines. Can cross the placenta. IgA: found in sweat, tears, breast milk, and gastrointestinal secretions. Protects mucous membranes. Provides localized protection against bacteria and viruses. Stress decreases their production. IgM: ...
Viruses/Bacteria/Protists/Fungi - Butler Biology
... D. Some bacteria are pathogenic. One example is the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis. The disease attacks the lungs and causes coughing, chest pain, fatigue and fever – it can be fatal if not treated. This bacterium causes disease because it destroys cells. The cells ...
... D. Some bacteria are pathogenic. One example is the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis. The disease attacks the lungs and causes coughing, chest pain, fatigue and fever – it can be fatal if not treated. This bacterium causes disease because it destroys cells. The cells ...
Microsoft Word Version
... Auto-antibodies Auto-antibodies occur in people with certain diseases. These diseases are called autoimmune diseases. In these conditions you make antibodies to normal proteins or structures in a part of your body. The immune system 'mistakes' a protein in your body and treats it as a foreign antige ...
... Auto-antibodies Auto-antibodies occur in people with certain diseases. These diseases are called autoimmune diseases. In these conditions you make antibodies to normal proteins or structures in a part of your body. The immune system 'mistakes' a protein in your body and treats it as a foreign antige ...
Study Guide for Exam 1
... CHAPTER 1. Overview of the immune system. 1. Be familiar with different scientists and their contributions to the field of immunology (only those covered in class): small pox, Pasteur, Lady Montagu, Jenner, etc. 2. Be familiar with the historical contributions that allowed the discovery of humoral a ...
... CHAPTER 1. Overview of the immune system. 1. Be familiar with different scientists and their contributions to the field of immunology (only those covered in class): small pox, Pasteur, Lady Montagu, Jenner, etc. 2. Be familiar with the historical contributions that allowed the discovery of humoral a ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Derived Mediators of Resolution in Health and
... Acute inflammation in the lung is fundamentally important to host defense, but chronic or excessive inflammation leads to several important respiratory diseases, including asthma. The resolution of inflammation is an active process. In health, cell-cell interactions at the onset of acute inflammatio ...
... Acute inflammation in the lung is fundamentally important to host defense, but chronic or excessive inflammation leads to several important respiratory diseases, including asthma. The resolution of inflammation is an active process. In health, cell-cell interactions at the onset of acute inflammatio ...