The Lymphatic System
... – Physical barrier to foreign materials – pH of the skin is acidic to inhibit bacterial growth • Sebum is toxic to bacteria • Vaginal secretions are very acidic ...
... – Physical barrier to foreign materials – pH of the skin is acidic to inhibit bacterial growth • Sebum is toxic to bacteria • Vaginal secretions are very acidic ...
Th1/Th2 paradigm: not seeing the forest for the trees? EDITORIAL
... cells were injected in the tail vein prior to the inhalation challenge. In comparison with the positive control asthma group, mice from the asthma Th1-group showed marked decreases in both AHR and eosinophilia, concurrent with a noneosinophilic inflammation in the lungs. Studies of the BALF cytokine ...
... cells were injected in the tail vein prior to the inhalation challenge. In comparison with the positive control asthma group, mice from the asthma Th1-group showed marked decreases in both AHR and eosinophilia, concurrent with a noneosinophilic inflammation in the lungs. Studies of the BALF cytokine ...
Dendritic Cells Interactions with the Immune System
... characteristics but differ into their functions related with biasing the immune response towards the appropriate arm in each situation. In general terms, DC subsets are defined based on their expression of surface markers. Traditionally, they have been described as high in Major Histocompatibility C ...
... characteristics but differ into their functions related with biasing the immune response towards the appropriate arm in each situation. In general terms, DC subsets are defined based on their expression of surface markers. Traditionally, they have been described as high in Major Histocompatibility C ...
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... Bailey, J.S., Rolon, A., Holt, P., Hofacre, C., Wilson, J., Cosby, D., Richardson, L., Cox, N. 2007. Humoral and mucosal-humoral immune response to a Salmonella vaccination program in broiler breeders. Int. J. Poult. Sci., ...
... Bailey, J.S., Rolon, A., Holt, P., Hofacre, C., Wilson, J., Cosby, D., Richardson, L., Cox, N. 2007. Humoral and mucosal-humoral immune response to a Salmonella vaccination program in broiler breeders. Int. J. Poult. Sci., ...
Basic and Clinical Immunology
... * Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are present in blood and have the capacity to migrate to tissues. The migration into tissues is unidirectional. * Mast cells are resident in tissues particularly at epithelial surfaces. * Neutrophils: Polymorphnuclear cell (PMN) is a highly specialized microb ...
... * Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are present in blood and have the capacity to migrate to tissues. The migration into tissues is unidirectional. * Mast cells are resident in tissues particularly at epithelial surfaces. * Neutrophils: Polymorphnuclear cell (PMN) is a highly specialized microb ...
Cavanaugh, V. J., D. H. Raulet, and A. E. Campbell. 2007. Upregulation of CD94/NKG2A receptors and Qa-1b ligand during murine cytomegalovirus infection of salivary glands. J Gen Virol 88:1440-1445.
... expression of Qa-1b, compared with classical MHC class I, in infected salivary-gland parenchymal tissue (Fig. 2a). Male BALB/c mice (Harlan Laboratories) were infected with MCMV as described previously (Cavanaugh et al., 2003) and SMG tissues were harvested (days 0, 7 and 14 days post-infection) and ...
... expression of Qa-1b, compared with classical MHC class I, in infected salivary-gland parenchymal tissue (Fig. 2a). Male BALB/c mice (Harlan Laboratories) were infected with MCMV as described previously (Cavanaugh et al., 2003) and SMG tissues were harvested (days 0, 7 and 14 days post-infection) and ...
Sanofi Pasteur and Immune Design Collaborate on a Vaccine PRESS RELEASE
... cells play a key role in boosting pre-existing cytotoxic T cells that are specific to the same antigen and providing help to other immune cells, including B lymphocytes that are the precursor to antibodies, and natural killer cells that are also important in the overall immune response. About Sanofi ...
... cells play a key role in boosting pre-existing cytotoxic T cells that are specific to the same antigen and providing help to other immune cells, including B lymphocytes that are the precursor to antibodies, and natural killer cells that are also important in the overall immune response. About Sanofi ...
Regulation of antigen-presenting cell function(s) in lung
... additional factors, including their precise localisation, migration characteristics, expression ofT-cell "eo-stimulatory" signals, responsiveness to inflammatory (in particular cytokine) stimuli, host immune status, and the nature of the antigen challenge. Recent evidence (reviewed below) suggests t ...
... additional factors, including their precise localisation, migration characteristics, expression ofT-cell "eo-stimulatory" signals, responsiveness to inflammatory (in particular cytokine) stimuli, host immune status, and the nature of the antigen challenge. Recent evidence (reviewed below) suggests t ...
NAME: Clifford V. Harding, MD, PhD POSITION TITLE: Kahn
... (APCs) and their regulation by Toll-like receptors (TLRs) or infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) or HIV. He has over 190 publications on topics in immunology, cell biology and infectious diseases (>10,500 citations, h-index = 55). His early work included the discovery of exosomes and the ...
... (APCs) and their regulation by Toll-like receptors (TLRs) or infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) or HIV. He has over 190 publications on topics in immunology, cell biology and infectious diseases (>10,500 citations, h-index = 55). His early work included the discovery of exosomes and the ...
T cells are active participants in the progression of atherosclerotic
... as IL-12 and interferon-γ (IFN-γ). The defining characteristic of Th1 cells is their production of IFN-γ, a pro-inflammatory cytokine that activates mainly macrophages [15]. Besides IFN-γ, Th1 releases IL-2, IL-3, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α and β, which amplify the inflammatory response [16]. The ...
... as IL-12 and interferon-γ (IFN-γ). The defining characteristic of Th1 cells is their production of IFN-γ, a pro-inflammatory cytokine that activates mainly macrophages [15]. Besides IFN-γ, Th1 releases IL-2, IL-3, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α and β, which amplify the inflammatory response [16]. The ...
slides - Smith Lab
... – CR1 (CD35): C3b macrophages, neutrophils, RBC – CR2 (CD21): C3dg macrophages and B cells – CR3 (CD11b): iC3b macrophages and neutrophils – CR4 (CD11c) : iC3b dendritic cells ...
... – CR1 (CD35): C3b macrophages, neutrophils, RBC – CR2 (CD21): C3dg macrophages and B cells – CR3 (CD11b): iC3b macrophages and neutrophils – CR4 (CD11c) : iC3b dendritic cells ...
On the Dynamics of Tumor Immune System Immunotherapy Alberto d’Onofrio
... maintain occult cancer in an equilibrium state. It is quite intuitive that this equilibrium can be disrupted by sudden events affecting the immune system. Indeed, if disease related impairments of innate and adaptive immune systems or immuno-suppressive treatments preceeding organ transplantations o ...
... maintain occult cancer in an equilibrium state. It is quite intuitive that this equilibrium can be disrupted by sudden events affecting the immune system. Indeed, if disease related impairments of innate and adaptive immune systems or immuno-suppressive treatments preceeding organ transplantations o ...
Allergic sensitization: host-immune factors R E V I E W Open Access
... There are various mechanisms by which proteins can penetrate the epithelium through alterations in components of the physical, chemical and immunological epithelial barrier. Allergens such as house dust mites have protease activity which can alter the physical barrier by directly interacting with TJ ...
... There are various mechanisms by which proteins can penetrate the epithelium through alterations in components of the physical, chemical and immunological epithelial barrier. Allergens such as house dust mites have protease activity which can alter the physical barrier by directly interacting with TJ ...
Antigen
... Both stimulated by dendritic cells (cells of innate immunity) Both produce cytokines that stimulate own proliferation ...
... Both stimulated by dendritic cells (cells of innate immunity) Both produce cytokines that stimulate own proliferation ...
Illuminating Neonatal Sepsis as Age-Specific Systemic Inflammatory
... activation by low dose LPS and are primed by even low doses of TNF for subsequent stimulation with lipopolysaccharid (LPS) from gram-negative bacteria. The essential clue is that neonatal monocytes in contrast to adult monocytes are not yet able to regulate their immune responses down. Soon to be pu ...
... activation by low dose LPS and are primed by even low doses of TNF for subsequent stimulation with lipopolysaccharid (LPS) from gram-negative bacteria. The essential clue is that neonatal monocytes in contrast to adult monocytes are not yet able to regulate their immune responses down. Soon to be pu ...
Interactions of Host`s Innate and Adaptive Immune Components in
... The differentiation of both Th17 and Treg cells are TGF-βdependent, but additional coordinate signaling by IL-6, produced by activated dendritic cells, is critically important in Th17 differentiation [11,12]. Therefore, IL-6 produced during innate response may play important role in balancing Th17 a ...
... The differentiation of both Th17 and Treg cells are TGF-βdependent, but additional coordinate signaling by IL-6, produced by activated dendritic cells, is critically important in Th17 differentiation [11,12]. Therefore, IL-6 produced during innate response may play important role in balancing Th17 a ...
Innate Immunity Underlies Symbiotic Relationships
... by only a few species in these animals, and, on the other hand, they have only innate immunity, whereas adaptive immunity is absent. The key innate immune cells are phagocytes that protect the internal milieu of the body against invasion by microorganisms. For recognition of foreign molecules, the p ...
... by only a few species in these animals, and, on the other hand, they have only innate immunity, whereas adaptive immunity is absent. The key innate immune cells are phagocytes that protect the internal milieu of the body against invasion by microorganisms. For recognition of foreign molecules, the p ...
dynamics of cell populations in lymph node during primary immune
... cells usually showed large amount of pyroninophilic cytoplasm, but occasionally manifested vacuolated cytoplasm which stained poorly with pyronin. The paracortical areas, therefore, could be subdivided into two areas, dear and da.r,k. The mitotic figures were more frequent in the clear area than the ...
... cells usually showed large amount of pyroninophilic cytoplasm, but occasionally manifested vacuolated cytoplasm which stained poorly with pyronin. The paracortical areas, therefore, could be subdivided into two areas, dear and da.r,k. The mitotic figures were more frequent in the clear area than the ...
Biomolecular chemistry 5. What proteins do: catalysts and binders
... system. An antigen is a substance capable of inducing a specific immune response. The term ‘antigen’ is derived from the generation of antibodies to such substances. • Often antigens are foreign proteins (or parts of them) that enter the body via an infection. Sometimes, however, the body's own prot ...
... system. An antigen is a substance capable of inducing a specific immune response. The term ‘antigen’ is derived from the generation of antibodies to such substances. • Often antigens are foreign proteins (or parts of them) that enter the body via an infection. Sometimes, however, the body's own prot ...
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Immune system
The immune system is a system of many biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. To function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, known as pathogens, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. In many species, the immune system can be classified into subsystems, such as the innate immune system versus the adaptive immune system, or humoral immunity versus cell-mediated immunity.Pathogens can rapidly evolve and adapt, and thereby avoid detection and neutralization by the immune system; however, multiple defense mechanisms have also evolved to recognize and neutralize pathogens. Even simple unicellular organisms such as bacteria possess a rudimentary immune system, in the form of enzymes that protect against bacteriophage infections. Other basic immune mechanisms evolved in ancient eukaryotes and remain in their modern descendants, such as plants and insects. These mechanisms include phagocytosis, antimicrobial peptides called defensins, and the complement system. Jawed vertebrates, including humans, have even more sophisticated defense mechanisms, including the ability to adapt over time to recognize specific pathogens more efficiently. Adaptive (or acquired) immunity creates immunological memory after an initial response to a specific pathogen, leading to an enhanced response to subsequent encounters with that same pathogen. This process of acquired immunity is the basis of vaccination.Disorders of the immune system can result in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer.Immunodeficiency occurs when the immune system is less active than normal, resulting in recurring and life-threatening infections. In humans, immunodeficiency can either be the result of a genetic disease such as severe combined immunodeficiency, acquired conditions such as HIV/AIDS, or the use of immunosuppressive medication. In contrast, autoimmunity results from a hyperactive immune system attacking normal tissues as if they were foreign organisms. Common autoimmune diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 1, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Immunology covers the study of all aspects of the immune system.