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... at least two different kinds of complement receptors that aid in phagocytosis. C3b, a cleavage product formed during activation is the major player. Antigen coated with C3b binds to cells bearing complement receptors and if the cell is a phagocyte the antigen will be phagocytosed. ...
... at least two different kinds of complement receptors that aid in phagocytosis. C3b, a cleavage product formed during activation is the major player. Antigen coated with C3b binds to cells bearing complement receptors and if the cell is a phagocyte the antigen will be phagocytosed. ...
Cytopenias developing after solid organ transplantation
... Leukopenia by marrow suppression Sirolimus Anemia esp in renal transplant (iron hemostasis, direct anti proliferative effect, IL 10 activation) Azathioprine Anemia/pancytopenia Alemtuzumab: reports of PRCA and immune hemolysis Pure red-cell aplasia : MMF, tacrolimus, azothioprine and A ...
... Leukopenia by marrow suppression Sirolimus Anemia esp in renal transplant (iron hemostasis, direct anti proliferative effect, IL 10 activation) Azathioprine Anemia/pancytopenia Alemtuzumab: reports of PRCA and immune hemolysis Pure red-cell aplasia : MMF, tacrolimus, azothioprine and A ...
PowerPoint Presentation - I. Introduction to class
... surface of host cells then leads to: Opsonization of the host cell. Activation of the classical complement pathway causing MAC lysis ( membrane attack complex ) of the cells. ADCC (Antibody-Dependent CellMediated Cytotoxicity ) destruction of the host cells. ...
... surface of host cells then leads to: Opsonization of the host cell. Activation of the classical complement pathway causing MAC lysis ( membrane attack complex ) of the cells. ADCC (Antibody-Dependent CellMediated Cytotoxicity ) destruction of the host cells. ...
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... barriers, they must face your body’s fighters in hand-tohand combat. • Invaders are winning= you are sick • Your body is winning= you are healthy ...
... barriers, they must face your body’s fighters in hand-tohand combat. • Invaders are winning= you are sick • Your body is winning= you are healthy ...
Handout
... those with intracellular bacteria can also function as antigen presenting cells – ‘showing’ antigen to T cells (see fig 17.12) ...
... those with intracellular bacteria can also function as antigen presenting cells – ‘showing’ antigen to T cells (see fig 17.12) ...
Power Point
... The complement system (Abbr. C): • A group of proteins present in the plasma of all individuals. Part of the innate immune system. • A major biological effector system of both the innate and the adaptive immune responses. • The C components are present in the plasma in an inactive state. • Upon acti ...
... The complement system (Abbr. C): • A group of proteins present in the plasma of all individuals. Part of the innate immune system. • A major biological effector system of both the innate and the adaptive immune responses. • The C components are present in the plasma in an inactive state. • Upon acti ...
Immunology 1
... connection of components consisting of two main branches, a vast number of different kinds of cells carrying out different functions, interacting via an equally vast number and different kinds of noncellular, small molecules, etc. The immune system, in a nutshell, can carry out this function by two ...
... connection of components consisting of two main branches, a vast number of different kinds of cells carrying out different functions, interacting via an equally vast number and different kinds of noncellular, small molecules, etc. The immune system, in a nutshell, can carry out this function by two ...
Disseminated ldiopathic Myositis in Young Marshall Farms Ferrets
... cells). Another form of immuneDisseminated Idiopathic Myositis mediated anemia can occur if the is a descriptive term for what the immune system damages the bone "disseminated"means diseasedoes: "idiopathic" means marrow, but the anemia in those widespread; (no new "of unknown origin or cause"; and ...
... cells). Another form of immuneDisseminated Idiopathic Myositis mediated anemia can occur if the is a descriptive term for what the immune system damages the bone "disseminated"means diseasedoes: "idiopathic" means marrow, but the anemia in those widespread; (no new "of unknown origin or cause"; and ...
Lymphatic System
... Usually less than 2.5 cm long Bean shaped FUNCTIONS: Filters potentially harmful particles ...
... Usually less than 2.5 cm long Bean shaped FUNCTIONS: Filters potentially harmful particles ...
Module 6 Immunology
... Major immunoglobulin of defense Part of secondary immune response This is the only antibody that can cross through the placenta Causes agglutination of pathogens Coats surface of foreign bodies for ingestion by phagocytes Activates complement system ...
... Major immunoglobulin of defense Part of secondary immune response This is the only antibody that can cross through the placenta Causes agglutination of pathogens Coats surface of foreign bodies for ingestion by phagocytes Activates complement system ...
Transplantation Immunology October 1st, 2003 HHSC 401 Outline
... (Prevent hyperacute rejection in solid organs) (Prevent transfusion reaction in BM/PBSC) ...
... (Prevent hyperacute rejection in solid organs) (Prevent transfusion reaction in BM/PBSC) ...
1 CAR-‐T Cell Therapy – Fact Sheet
... safely and successfully. The genetic modification step involves introducing into the T cells an extra gene using a vector that carries instructions to recognize tumour cells. As a result, the T cell bec ...
... safely and successfully. The genetic modification step involves introducing into the T cells an extra gene using a vector that carries instructions to recognize tumour cells. As a result, the T cell bec ...
Detailed Outline and Resources for Lesson Planning
... Helper T cells – release cytokines that promote T cell growth and plasma cell production of antibodies Suppressor T cells – shut down immune response when no longer needed Fig 12-7 summarizes immune responses ...
... Helper T cells – release cytokines that promote T cell growth and plasma cell production of antibodies Suppressor T cells – shut down immune response when no longer needed Fig 12-7 summarizes immune responses ...
body defenses - Mr. Van Arsdale
... ______ Cells held in reserve; differentiate to form plasma cells with second exposure to antigen ______ Responsible for cell-mediated immunity; track down and attack bacteria, fungi, protozoa and foreign tissues that contain targeted antigen ______ Release cytokines that coordinate specific & nonspe ...
... ______ Cells held in reserve; differentiate to form plasma cells with second exposure to antigen ______ Responsible for cell-mediated immunity; track down and attack bacteria, fungi, protozoa and foreign tissues that contain targeted antigen ______ Release cytokines that coordinate specific & nonspe ...
Transplantation Immunology
... 3- detection of preformed Abs against donor cells in the serum of the recipient ...
... 3- detection of preformed Abs against donor cells in the serum of the recipient ...
3.6 Immune System
... down along with any human cells damaged by the pathogen. Fragments of dead pathogen and white blood cells form _________________ ...
... down along with any human cells damaged by the pathogen. Fragments of dead pathogen and white blood cells form _________________ ...
Immune Work-Up for the General Pediatrician
... seen after 6 months when maternal antibodies lost Growth usually normal unless patient with chronic infections ...
... seen after 6 months when maternal antibodies lost Growth usually normal unless patient with chronic infections ...
Human Defence System - Mr Murphy`s Science Blog
... tissue, e.g. spleen and lymph nodes There are many millions of different B-cells Each B-cell is adapted to recognise only one specific antigen, which is usually present on the surface of a macrophage Each B-cell produces only one type of antibody When a B-cell comes into contact with the ant ...
... tissue, e.g. spleen and lymph nodes There are many millions of different B-cells Each B-cell is adapted to recognise only one specific antigen, which is usually present on the surface of a macrophage Each B-cell produces only one type of antibody When a B-cell comes into contact with the ant ...
Wk13-P.aerug.
... • Capable of causing disease in plants, animals and immunocompromised humans • Has the ability to colonize a wide variety of tissues in the body and is capable of causing extensive tissue damage • This ability to cause damage is a direct result of its quorum sensing ...
... • Capable of causing disease in plants, animals and immunocompromised humans • Has the ability to colonize a wide variety of tissues in the body and is capable of causing extensive tissue damage • This ability to cause damage is a direct result of its quorum sensing ...
Lecture 5 T Cell-Mediated Immunity
... microbial preparation (eg. heat-killed extract of Mycobacterium tuberculosis) aqueous phase containing antigen ...
... microbial preparation (eg. heat-killed extract of Mycobacterium tuberculosis) aqueous phase containing antigen ...
31.4 Immunity and Technology KEY CONCEPT help keep a person healthy.
... – examples include vinegar and soap • Antibiotics kill pathogens inside the body. – target one specific bacterium or fungus – not effective against viruses ...
... – examples include vinegar and soap • Antibiotics kill pathogens inside the body. – target one specific bacterium or fungus – not effective against viruses ...
Master Answers for the Autoimmune Disease Small group Master
... preferentially destroyed by virus and tolerance to beta cells is lost. Yet another possibility is that Beta cells are destroyed as “collateral damage” during a TIMI response in neighboring pancreatic tissue Yet another possibility is that the patient has a partial autoimmune regulator (Aire) defect ...
... preferentially destroyed by virus and tolerance to beta cells is lost. Yet another possibility is that Beta cells are destroyed as “collateral damage” during a TIMI response in neighboring pancreatic tissue Yet another possibility is that the patient has a partial autoimmune regulator (Aire) defect ...