... allergen challenge in human asthma, in parallel with an increase in neutrophils, eosinophils, T-cells, and mast cells [13]. In addition, ICAM-1 is known to be the major surface receptor for rhinoviruses, which may produce lung diseases [14]. Several cytokines, including interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interle ...
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... Five white-footed mice were infected with B. burgdorferi. The blood of the mice was sampled shortly thereafter, and it was confirmed that the mice were producing large quantities of antibodies that attacked the invading bacteria. Four months later, B. burgdorferi were extracted from the infected mic ...
... Five white-footed mice were infected with B. burgdorferi. The blood of the mice was sampled shortly thereafter, and it was confirmed that the mice were producing large quantities of antibodies that attacked the invading bacteria. Four months later, B. burgdorferi were extracted from the infected mic ...
Lymphocytic infiltration in the chicken trachea in
... decreased significantly from 1 to 2 weeks, while the mucosal thickness of the trachea increased significantly from 1 to 2 weeks then decreased from 2 to 3 weeks, indicating resolution of the lesions following control of infection. This study is the first to examine the phenotypes of T lymphocytes in ...
... decreased significantly from 1 to 2 weeks, while the mucosal thickness of the trachea increased significantly from 1 to 2 weeks then decreased from 2 to 3 weeks, indicating resolution of the lesions following control of infection. This study is the first to examine the phenotypes of T lymphocytes in ...
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 ...
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... Most that display CD4 develop into helper T cells (CD4 T cells) Recognize exogenous antigen fragments associated with MHC-II molecules on the surface of an APC After activation undergoes clonal selection Makes active helper T cells and memory helper T cells Active helper T cells secrete variety of c ...
... Most that display CD4 develop into helper T cells (CD4 T cells) Recognize exogenous antigen fragments associated with MHC-II molecules on the surface of an APC After activation undergoes clonal selection Makes active helper T cells and memory helper T cells Active helper T cells secrete variety of c ...
CYTOKINES AS TARGETS FOR IMMUNOMODULATION Review Article SHADMA WAHAB
... studying other cytokines to see whether they can also be used to treat diseases. [3, 4] Functions of cytokines Cytokines carry out their functions primarily in the immediate cell environment in tissues, although some cytokines may act at a distance by traveling through the bloodstream. Cytokines wor ...
... studying other cytokines to see whether they can also be used to treat diseases. [3, 4] Functions of cytokines Cytokines carry out their functions primarily in the immediate cell environment in tissues, although some cytokines may act at a distance by traveling through the bloodstream. Cytokines wor ...
Microbiology
... T-dependent antigens Ag presented with (self) MHC to TH cell TH cell produces cytokines that activate the B cell ...
... T-dependent antigens Ag presented with (self) MHC to TH cell TH cell produces cytokines that activate the B cell ...
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... 5. Combine with Ags on the microbial surface, activate complement cascade, thus inducing an inflammatory response, bringing fresh pahagocytes and serum Abs into the site 6. Combine with Ags on the microbial surface, activate complement cascade, anchor the membrane attack complex (C5b to C9) ...
... 5. Combine with Ags on the microbial surface, activate complement cascade, thus inducing an inflammatory response, bringing fresh pahagocytes and serum Abs into the site 6. Combine with Ags on the microbial surface, activate complement cascade, anchor the membrane attack complex (C5b to C9) ...
Antibody
... What effect would you expect the thymus removal (thymectomy) to have on the ability of host immunity against infection? Ans: 1. Total lymphocytes are drastically reduced. T cell development was blocked. B cells are also reduced => require T helper cells for their proliferation. LN size is reduced. = ...
... What effect would you expect the thymus removal (thymectomy) to have on the ability of host immunity against infection? Ans: 1. Total lymphocytes are drastically reduced. T cell development was blocked. B cells are also reduced => require T helper cells for their proliferation. LN size is reduced. = ...
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... • Skin acidity (pH of 3 to 5) inhibits bacterial growth • Sebum contains chemicals toxic to bacteria • Stomach mucosae secrete concentrated HCl and proteindigesting enzymes ...
... • Skin acidity (pH of 3 to 5) inhibits bacterial growth • Sebum contains chemicals toxic to bacteria • Stomach mucosae secrete concentrated HCl and proteindigesting enzymes ...
Lymphoid neogenesis in vascular chronic inflammation - HAL
... predetermined locations, the formation of tertiary lymphoid organs (TLOs) can occur in adults at ectopic sites in any tissue in the context of persistent inflammatory disorders, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, and organ transplantation (1-3). The molecular mechanisms underlying the organization ...
... predetermined locations, the formation of tertiary lymphoid organs (TLOs) can occur in adults at ectopic sites in any tissue in the context of persistent inflammatory disorders, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, and organ transplantation (1-3). The molecular mechanisms underlying the organization ...
Applicability of laser scanning cytometry to study paediatric alveolar macrophages H.J. Bunn
... fixed. Furthermore, relatively large numbers are required to overcome significant processing losses [7]. To date, where AM numbers are limited or if AM morphology is required, image analysis (IA) systems such as confocal microscopy have been used [8]. IA is better suited to small numbers of cells an ...
... fixed. Furthermore, relatively large numbers are required to overcome significant processing losses [7]. To date, where AM numbers are limited or if AM morphology is required, image analysis (IA) systems such as confocal microscopy have been used [8]. IA is better suited to small numbers of cells an ...
A framework for describing infectious diseases
... o Other (semen, placental fluid, etc.) • Direct contact between skin and skin or other surfaces Infectious agents are often closely associated with a small number of vector types appropriate to their needs and abilities. For instance, as mentioned above, enveloped viruses are not stable in the envir ...
... o Other (semen, placental fluid, etc.) • Direct contact between skin and skin or other surfaces Infectious agents are often closely associated with a small number of vector types appropriate to their needs and abilities. For instance, as mentioned above, enveloped viruses are not stable in the envir ...
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... Cyanobacterium Nostoc commune is a conspicuous component of microbial populations in terrestrial environments, especially those associated with nutrient-poor soils and limestones [1–3]. The geographical distribution of N. commune ranges from polar to tropical regions. Its biomes cover deserts, semi- ...
... Cyanobacterium Nostoc commune is a conspicuous component of microbial populations in terrestrial environments, especially those associated with nutrient-poor soils and limestones [1–3]. The geographical distribution of N. commune ranges from polar to tropical regions. Its biomes cover deserts, semi- ...
Accelerated Antigen Sampling and Transport by Airway Mucosal
... rate-limiting step in the latter role involves the sampling of microbial material by resident mucosal dendritic cells (DC),4 their migration to regional lymph nodes (RLN), and their subsequent activation of rare Ag-specific naive T cells. The precise mechanisms underlying these DC functions in vivo ...
... rate-limiting step in the latter role involves the sampling of microbial material by resident mucosal dendritic cells (DC),4 their migration to regional lymph nodes (RLN), and their subsequent activation of rare Ag-specific naive T cells. The precise mechanisms underlying these DC functions in vivo ...
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.
... infection with numerous pathogens (McMahon et al., 2002; Miller et al., 2002), it is regarded as a common marker for CD8 T-cell activation (Gunturi et al., 2004). In 0008-2444 G 2007 SGM Printed in Great Britain ...
... infection with numerous pathogens (McMahon et al., 2002; Miller et al., 2002), it is regarded as a common marker for CD8 T-cell activation (Gunturi et al., 2004). In 0008-2444 G 2007 SGM Printed in Great Britain ...
ppt_ch26_e_body defence mechanisms
... • faster, stronger and lasts longer • memory cells multiply and differentiate quickly into a larger number of plasma cells, killer T cells and memory cells • kills the pathogen before it can multiply and cause a disease ...
... • faster, stronger and lasts longer • memory cells multiply and differentiate quickly into a larger number of plasma cells, killer T cells and memory cells • kills the pathogen before it can multiply and cause a disease ...
Phagocyte
Phagocytes are cells that protect the body by ingesting (phagocytosing) harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells. Their name comes from the Greek phagein, ""to eat"" or ""devour"", and ""-cyte"", the suffix in biology denoting ""cell"", from the Greek kutos, ""hollow vessel"". They are essential for fighting infections and for subsequent immunity. Phagocytes are important throughout the animal kingdom and are highly developed within vertebrates. One litre of human blood contains about six billion phagocytes. They were first discovered in 1882 by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov while he was studying starfish larvae. Mechnikov was awarded the 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery. Phagocytes occur in many species; some amoebae behave like macrophage phagocytes, which suggests that phagocytes appeared early in the evolution of life.Phagocytes of humans and other animals are called ""professional"" or ""non-professional"" depending on how effective they are at phagocytosis. The professional phagocytes include many types of white blood cells (such as neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, mast cells, and dendritic cells). The main difference between professional and non-professional phagocytes is that the professional phagocytes have molecules called receptors on their surfaces that can detect harmful objects, such as bacteria, that are not normally found in the body. Phagocytes are crucial in fighting infections, as well as in maintaining healthy tissues by removing dead and dying cells that have reached the end of their lifespan.During an infection, chemical signals attract phagocytes to places where the pathogen has invaded the body. These chemicals may come from bacteria or from other phagocytes already present. The phagocytes move by a method called chemotaxis. When phagocytes come into contact with bacteria, the receptors on the phagocyte's surface will bind to them. This binding will lead to the engulfing of the bacteria by the phagocyte. Some phagocytes kill the ingested pathogen with oxidants and nitric oxide. After phagocytosis, macrophages and dendritic cells can also participate in antigen presentation, a process in which a phagocyte moves parts of the ingested material back to its surface. This material is then displayed to other cells of the immune system. Some phagocytes then travel to the body's lymph nodes and display the material to white blood cells called lymphocytes. This process is important in building immunity, and many pathogens have evolved methods to evade attacks by phagocytes.