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Immunology

Components Of Innate Immunity

The components of the innate immune system includes: Epithelial cells and Sentinel cells in tissues (macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells, and others), Innate…

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Immunology

Cellular Receptors for Microbes

The germline-encoded receptors the innate immune system uses to detect microbes: TLRs, NLRs and the inflammasome, RIG-I-like receptors, C-type lectins and scavenger receptors.

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Immunology

Tissues of the Immune System

Tissues of the Immune System: The tissues of the immune system consist of the generative lymphoid organs, in which T and B lymphocytes mature…

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Immunology

Cells of the Immune System

Cells of the Immune System: The cells of the immune system are located at different tissues and serve different roles in host defense.…

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Immunology

Types of Adaptive Immunity

Adaptive Immunity: The adaptive immune system consists of lymphocytes and their products, such as antibodies. Adaptive immunity develops more slowly and provides more…

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Immunology

Introduction to Immune System

Basic Terminologies in Immunology ImmunityImmunity is defined as resistance to disease, specifically infectious disease.Immune SystemThe collection of cells, tissues, and molecules that mediate…

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Immunology

Immune Dysfunction

Immune response is a multi-component interactive system that protect host from pathogenic invasion. But failures in the functioning of this system do occur…

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