The Immune System
... Make up the immune response Antigens (viruses, bacteria, other pathogens) trigger this response Two types of lymphocytes in the immune response B lymphocytes (B cells) T lymphocytes (T cells) ...
... Make up the immune response Antigens (viruses, bacteria, other pathogens) trigger this response Two types of lymphocytes in the immune response B lymphocytes (B cells) T lymphocytes (T cells) ...
Lesson 13 Class Notes I. Pathogens A. Bad bacteria 1. Single
... b. B cells make special proteins called antibodies to grab specific antigen c. Antibody marks invader for killer T cells d. B and T cells remember invader to launch rapid, specific, aggressive response D. Autoimmune diseases 1. def: body forms antibodies against its own tissue 2. allergies: B cells ...
... b. B cells make special proteins called antibodies to grab specific antigen c. Antibody marks invader for killer T cells d. B and T cells remember invader to launch rapid, specific, aggressive response D. Autoimmune diseases 1. def: body forms antibodies against its own tissue 2. allergies: B cells ...
Chapter 40-2
... that breaks down the cell walls of bacteria Oil & sweat glands produce an acidic environment on the skin that kills many bacteria Mucus in mouth & nose help trap pathogens Stomach acids & digestive enzymes destroy many pathogens that get in your stomach ...
... that breaks down the cell walls of bacteria Oil & sweat glands produce an acidic environment on the skin that kills many bacteria Mucus in mouth & nose help trap pathogens Stomach acids & digestive enzymes destroy many pathogens that get in your stomach ...
Cystatin 9: the key to effective treatment for bacterial lung disease?
... can analyse the signalling pathways and secretions from the same cell type to identify what types of inflammatory cytokines/ factors are produced as well as how much they are producing. The level of bacterialinduced inflammation can be correlated with cell damage by microscopy analysis of cell histo ...
... can analyse the signalling pathways and secretions from the same cell type to identify what types of inflammatory cytokines/ factors are produced as well as how much they are producing. The level of bacterialinduced inflammation can be correlated with cell damage by microscopy analysis of cell histo ...
self and non
... receptors, which then signal the cell to alter its behavior, causing a change in function of the target cell. Many different types of cells can produce the same cytokine, and a single cytokine may act on a variety of target cells ...
... receptors, which then signal the cell to alter its behavior, causing a change in function of the target cell. Many different types of cells can produce the same cytokine, and a single cytokine may act on a variety of target cells ...
Effector Mechanisms of Cell
... Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a family of pattern recognition receptors that are activated by specific components of microbes and certain host molecules. INNATE RESPONOSE: They constitute the first line of defense against many pathogens and play a crucial role in the function of the innate immune s ...
... Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a family of pattern recognition receptors that are activated by specific components of microbes and certain host molecules. INNATE RESPONOSE: They constitute the first line of defense against many pathogens and play a crucial role in the function of the innate immune s ...
LECTURE OUTLINE
... Y-shaped molecules with two binding sites for foreign antigens. Types of Antibodies There are five major classes of antibodies: IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. T Cells and Cell-Mediated Immunity T cells can only recognize an antigen when it is displayed to them by an antigenpresenting cell in conjuncti ...
... Y-shaped molecules with two binding sites for foreign antigens. Types of Antibodies There are five major classes of antibodies: IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. T Cells and Cell-Mediated Immunity T cells can only recognize an antigen when it is displayed to them by an antigenpresenting cell in conjuncti ...
Defence Against the Dark Arts..... or Infectious Diseases
... All cells have proteins on their cell membranes called ANTIGENS Antigens act as identity markers. Macrophages recognize body cells of the host by its antigens Foreign invaders will have different cell surface antigens which will cue macrophages to get rid of them ...
... All cells have proteins on their cell membranes called ANTIGENS Antigens act as identity markers. Macrophages recognize body cells of the host by its antigens Foreign invaders will have different cell surface antigens which will cue macrophages to get rid of them ...
CAST OF CHARACTERS: WHITE BLOOD CELLS
... Agranulocytes: leukocytes that lack visible cytoplasmic granules Lymphocyte: arises from bone marrow and becomes functionally mature in the lymphoid organs of the body - large #’s of them are found in the body but only a small number in the blood stream ...
... Agranulocytes: leukocytes that lack visible cytoplasmic granules Lymphocyte: arises from bone marrow and becomes functionally mature in the lymphoid organs of the body - large #’s of them are found in the body but only a small number in the blood stream ...
Document
... Cytotoxic T (killer T cells) cells ________________________body cells infected with a particular antigen and kill the cells. They kill infected cells by puncturing their membranes or initiating apoptosis (_______________________________________). Memory helper T cells enable the immune system ______ ...
... Cytotoxic T (killer T cells) cells ________________________body cells infected with a particular antigen and kill the cells. They kill infected cells by puncturing their membranes or initiating apoptosis (_______________________________________). Memory helper T cells enable the immune system ______ ...
Understanding the cell and its milieu
... extra cellular space. As a result, the surrounding cell milieu is increasingly polluted, causing the impairment of cell respiration which contributes to the further build up of metabolic waste products resulting in acidaemia of the tissue and the accumulation of fluids. Attempts of the immune system ...
... extra cellular space. As a result, the surrounding cell milieu is increasingly polluted, causing the impairment of cell respiration which contributes to the further build up of metabolic waste products resulting in acidaemia of the tissue and the accumulation of fluids. Attempts of the immune system ...
Immunity and Vaccinations
... • Each one of these can produce clones that can make antibodies to destroy the antigen or disease agent • The secondary response is faster and greater than the primary response because it starts with a large number of memory cells rather than one B cell ...
... • Each one of these can produce clones that can make antibodies to destroy the antigen or disease agent • The secondary response is faster and greater than the primary response because it starts with a large number of memory cells rather than one B cell ...
What are DNA vaccines?
... Advantages: DNA immunization offers many advantages over the traditional forms of vaccination. It is able to induce the expression of antigens that resemble native viral epitopes more closely than standard vaccines do since live attenuated and killed vaccines are often altered in their protein struc ...
... Advantages: DNA immunization offers many advantages over the traditional forms of vaccination. It is able to induce the expression of antigens that resemble native viral epitopes more closely than standard vaccines do since live attenuated and killed vaccines are often altered in their protein struc ...
PowerPoint Presentation - I. Introduction to class
... recognise and bind to antigens and protect us against circulating viruses, and bacteria and their toxins (free antigens). As many as 10 million different types of B cell develop in each of us and each one recognises one specific antigen. ...
... recognise and bind to antigens and protect us against circulating viruses, and bacteria and their toxins (free antigens). As many as 10 million different types of B cell develop in each of us and each one recognises one specific antigen. ...
Answers - hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca
... Suppressor T Cells: Signal the immune system to shut down once the infection has been destroyed. Helper T Cells: first cells to recognize the antigen on the macrophage. Helper T’s do three things: 1. activate the killer T cells which search for invaders, 2. Have the body make more macrophages if req ...
... Suppressor T Cells: Signal the immune system to shut down once the infection has been destroyed. Helper T Cells: first cells to recognize the antigen on the macrophage. Helper T’s do three things: 1. activate the killer T cells which search for invaders, 2. Have the body make more macrophages if req ...
News Release - האוניברסיטה העברית
... have discovered that Vav1 – an oncogene (cancer-causing gene) found in recent years to be one of the factors in tumorous tissue growth -- plays a wider role in several types of cancer than had previously been thought. The discovery has implications for further concentration on targeting this gene in ...
... have discovered that Vav1 – an oncogene (cancer-causing gene) found in recent years to be one of the factors in tumorous tissue growth -- plays a wider role in several types of cancer than had previously been thought. The discovery has implications for further concentration on targeting this gene in ...
T cells - At the Forefront of Immuno
... malignant cells innately without contact with an antigen-presenting cell or antibody (this allows NK cells to launch rapid responses against stressed cells) • Can also attack based on recognition of antibodies on a cell surface ...
... malignant cells innately without contact with an antigen-presenting cell or antibody (this allows NK cells to launch rapid responses against stressed cells) • Can also attack based on recognition of antibodies on a cell surface ...
T cells
... malignant cells innately without contact with an antigen-presenting cell or antibody (this allows NK cells to launch rapid responses against stressed cells) • Can also attack based on recognition of antibodies on a cell surface ...
... malignant cells innately without contact with an antigen-presenting cell or antibody (this allows NK cells to launch rapid responses against stressed cells) • Can also attack based on recognition of antibodies on a cell surface ...
Malaria in the Immune System
... move from an infected liver cell (pink) into a blood vessel full of red blood cells but avoid being 'eaten' by white blood cells of the immune system (blue). ...
... move from an infected liver cell (pink) into a blood vessel full of red blood cells but avoid being 'eaten' by white blood cells of the immune system (blue). ...
Immune System
... 3. Antigens are particles which can stimulate receptors on lymphocytes only part of the foreign invader is antigenic 4. Antibodies are proteins produced by lymphocytes light chain binds antigen Fig. 13.13 heavy chain binds to “destructive” processes in body Q: Is the light chain or the heavy c ...
... 3. Antigens are particles which can stimulate receptors on lymphocytes only part of the foreign invader is antigenic 4. Antibodies are proteins produced by lymphocytes light chain binds antigen Fig. 13.13 heavy chain binds to “destructive” processes in body Q: Is the light chain or the heavy c ...
Cell cooperation in immune response
... such as monocytes, macrophages and granulocytes which is also influenced by cellular communication. ...
... such as monocytes, macrophages and granulocytes which is also influenced by cellular communication. ...