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cellular response
Cellular responses to invading pathogens utilize phagocytic and cytotoxic cells of the innate and adaptive immune responses. The immune system…
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What are the uses for monoclonal antibodies?
The use of monoclonal antibodies to treat diseases is called immunotherapy therapy because each type…
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Monoclonal Antibodies
What are human monoclonal antibodies? An antibody is a protein produced by the body's immune…
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Clonal Selection of Antibody-Producing Cells
The clonal selection hypothesis has become a widely accepted model for how the immune system…
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Molecular Nature Of Matter – Dalton’s Atomic Theory
According to the Atomic hypothesis, all things are made up of small fundamental units termed…
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Immunogen, Antigen, Hapten, Epitope, and Adjuvant
Whenever we refer a pathogen, we may think the entire microbe is responsible for the…
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Antigen
Antigen, substance that is capable of stimulating an immune response, specifically activating lymphocytes, which are…
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The Organization and Structure of Lymphoid Tissues
The lymphoid tissues can be divided into primary and secondary lymphoid organs. Primary lymphoid tissues…
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How the immune system works
Our immune system is essential for our survival. Without an immune system, our bodies would…
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Normal Anti-Bacterial Action
In most instances, bacteria are destroyed by the cooperative efforts of phagocytic cells, antibody and…