CL8
... are attached to needs to be destroyed. T cells – (white blood cells) attack and destroy infected cells that have antigens on their surface. DRUGS: 1. Antibiotics (e.g. Penicillin – a type of FUNGI!) – drugs used to TREAT a bacterial infection; they work by killing bacteria, stopping bacteria from ...
... are attached to needs to be destroyed. T cells – (white blood cells) attack and destroy infected cells that have antigens on their surface. DRUGS: 1. Antibiotics (e.g. Penicillin – a type of FUNGI!) – drugs used to TREAT a bacterial infection; they work by killing bacteria, stopping bacteria from ...
Immune System
... Humoral Immunity Antibody Structure & Function 1. Y-shaped; 4 polypeptide chains (how many genes?) 2. C-region (constant) is same in all antibodies 3. each chain topped with variable regions …allows for great diversity of antibodies 4. the epitope of the antigen binds at V-region ...
... Humoral Immunity Antibody Structure & Function 1. Y-shaped; 4 polypeptide chains (how many genes?) 2. C-region (constant) is same in all antibodies 3. each chain topped with variable regions …allows for great diversity of antibodies 4. the epitope of the antigen binds at V-region ...
Immune System - Leavell Science Home
... Stem cells develop into immature B cells Takes place in the liver and bone marrow before birth and in the bone marrow only in adults Immature B cells are small lymphocytes with antibody molecules (which they have synthesized) in their plasma membranes Migrate chiefly to lymph nodes ...
... Stem cells develop into immature B cells Takes place in the liver and bone marrow before birth and in the bone marrow only in adults Immature B cells are small lymphocytes with antibody molecules (which they have synthesized) in their plasma membranes Migrate chiefly to lymph nodes ...
PEER Module Test Template - Partnerships for Environmental
... The white blood cells begin their attack! The bacteria begin to fight back, and they only manage to wipe out two of the bacteria cells by ingesting them, or phagocytosis. (White blood cells act out eating 2 of the bacteria and take away the bacteria cut outs from the “attacked” students) The white b ...
... The white blood cells begin their attack! The bacteria begin to fight back, and they only manage to wipe out two of the bacteria cells by ingesting them, or phagocytosis. (White blood cells act out eating 2 of the bacteria and take away the bacteria cut outs from the “attacked” students) The white b ...
Immune Hemolytic Anemias
... • DAT+ for IgG and possibly complement • Eluate negative • Nonreactive for unexpected antibodies • Antibody eluted off red cells reacts with cells+drug but not cells alone • Hemolysis develops gradually • Discontinue the drug and red cell survival increases ...
... • DAT+ for IgG and possibly complement • Eluate negative • Nonreactive for unexpected antibodies • Antibody eluted off red cells reacts with cells+drug but not cells alone • Hemolysis develops gradually • Discontinue the drug and red cell survival increases ...
through “Pattern recognition”
... phase. Secretion of early IFN produces an autocrine response through stimulation of the JAK-STAT pathway. Among the pathway’s target genes is IRF7, itself. (c) Delayed early (amplification) phase. Many members of the IFN-a gene family possess promoter binding sites for activated IRF7 and become tran ...
... phase. Secretion of early IFN produces an autocrine response through stimulation of the JAK-STAT pathway. Among the pathway’s target genes is IRF7, itself. (c) Delayed early (amplification) phase. Many members of the IFN-a gene family possess promoter binding sites for activated IRF7 and become tran ...
IMMUNISATION: HOW DOES IT WORK? File
... • Vaccines containing differing numbers depend on their formulation ...
... • Vaccines containing differing numbers depend on their formulation ...
Immunology - MCCC Faculty & Staff Web Pages
... Helper T cells recognize foreign protein with their receptor 1. make more helper T cells 2. stimulate growth of cytotoxic T cells (which lyse cells with perforin) 3. activate B cells to make antibodies •Memory T cells ...
... Helper T cells recognize foreign protein with their receptor 1. make more helper T cells 2. stimulate growth of cytotoxic T cells (which lyse cells with perforin) 3. activate B cells to make antibodies •Memory T cells ...
Holly Gets Sick
... 11. The part of the brain, known as the hypothalamus, is responsible for regulating body temperature. What symptom is an elevated body temperature? _________________________________ 12. Interleukins are release into the blood stream and… a) make blood vessels in her brain to swell & cause what body ...
... 11. The part of the brain, known as the hypothalamus, is responsible for regulating body temperature. What symptom is an elevated body temperature? _________________________________ 12. Interleukins are release into the blood stream and… a) make blood vessels in her brain to swell & cause what body ...
Guide 22
... • Antigenic determinants are the specific regions on an antigen to which antibodies bind –Antigens may have several different determinants –Immune system may direct several distinct antibodies against one antigen ...
... • Antigenic determinants are the specific regions on an antigen to which antibodies bind –Antigens may have several different determinants –Immune system may direct several distinct antibodies against one antigen ...
Immunocomputing - Carleton University
... or killer cells of the adaptive immune system • Healthy self cells express an inhibitory signal • Virus-infected cells may lose inhibitory ability thus activating NK cells • Activated NK cell injects chemicals that trigger apoptosis ( programmed cell death) or lysis ...
... or killer cells of the adaptive immune system • Healthy self cells express an inhibitory signal • Virus-infected cells may lose inhibitory ability thus activating NK cells • Activated NK cell injects chemicals that trigger apoptosis ( programmed cell death) or lysis ...
Lymphatic System
... • Acquired ability to detect and eliminate foreign substances – Self vs. non-self recognition • MHC ...
... • Acquired ability to detect and eliminate foreign substances – Self vs. non-self recognition • MHC ...
Lymphatic System Chapter 22 10/28/11 Introduction
... • Acquired ability to detect and eliminate foreign substances – Self vs. non-self recognition • MHC ...
... • Acquired ability to detect and eliminate foreign substances – Self vs. non-self recognition • MHC ...
Cell Interactions in Specific Immune Responses
... Properties of Cytokines (continued) 8. Bind to receptors with high affinity 9. Cells responding to cytokine can be: - same cell (autocrine) - nearby cell (paracrine) - distant cell by circulation (endocrine) 10. Cellular responses to cytokines are slow, require new mRNA and protein synthesis ...
... Properties of Cytokines (continued) 8. Bind to receptors with high affinity 9. Cells responding to cytokine can be: - same cell (autocrine) - nearby cell (paracrine) - distant cell by circulation (endocrine) 10. Cellular responses to cytokines are slow, require new mRNA and protein synthesis ...
immune system - Doral Academy Preparatory
... • When an antibody binds to the outer coat of a virus particle or the cell wall of a bacterium it can stop their movement through cell walls. Or a large number of antibodies can bind to an invader and signal to the complement system that the invader needs to be removed. ...
... • When an antibody binds to the outer coat of a virus particle or the cell wall of a bacterium it can stop their movement through cell walls. Or a large number of antibodies can bind to an invader and signal to the complement system that the invader needs to be removed. ...
Document
... directly activate a gene? • What does it indicate that most organisms have similar structured intracellular receptors? ...
... directly activate a gene? • What does it indicate that most organisms have similar structured intracellular receptors? ...
Antibodies, B cell, T cell
... • This enhances the animal’s defensive response by stimulating coelomocyte proliferation and attracting more coelomocytes to the area. ...
... • This enhances the animal’s defensive response by stimulating coelomocyte proliferation and attracting more coelomocytes to the area. ...
The Immune System
... entry of pathogens) leads to inflammation • Histamine (signal molecule) is released by basophyls & mast cells (leukocytes). ...
... entry of pathogens) leads to inflammation • Histamine (signal molecule) is released by basophyls & mast cells (leukocytes). ...
Teaching Slides
... Each lymphocyte bears one specific type of receptor. Receptor/antigen binding is required for cell activation. Activated lymphocytes divide and give rise to cells with identical receptors to the parent. – This is how your immune system “remembers” a pathogen later! ...
... Each lymphocyte bears one specific type of receptor. Receptor/antigen binding is required for cell activation. Activated lymphocytes divide and give rise to cells with identical receptors to the parent. – This is how your immune system “remembers” a pathogen later! ...
Immunogens and Antigens
... Immunogen-Agent capable of inducing an immune response Antigen-Agent that binds specifically to preformed antibodies or T cells ...
... Immunogen-Agent capable of inducing an immune response Antigen-Agent that binds specifically to preformed antibodies or T cells ...
Acute sexually transmitted infections increase human
... Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Abstract In Kenya, the median incubation time to AIDS in seroconverting sex workers is 4 years; this incubation time is specific to female sex workers. We studied the influence of acute sexually transmitted infections (STI ...
... Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Abstract In Kenya, the median incubation time to AIDS in seroconverting sex workers is 4 years; this incubation time is specific to female sex workers. We studied the influence of acute sexually transmitted infections (STI ...