Immune tolerance
Immune tolerance: A state of unresponsiveness to a specific antigen or group of antigens to which a person is normally responsive. Immune tolerance is achieved under conditions that suppress the immune…
Immunosuppression
Immunosuppression is a reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system. Some portions of the immune system itself have immunosuppressive effects on other parts of the immune system, and immunosuppression may occur…
Complement Pathways: Types, Functions and Regulation
The complement system is a part of the immune system, consists of a series of proteins that interact with one another in a highly regulated manner, in order to eliminate…
Cytokines
Cytokines are a large, diverse family of small proteins or glycoproteins (usually smaller than 30 kDa). Although initially described for their immunomodulatory capabilities, additional roles separate from the immune system in developmental…
Microbial, Parasitic, and Fungal Immunology
Microbial Immunology expects studies examining responses to any microbial agent, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. The Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology concentrate on the study of host-pathogen interactions at the…
Immune responses to viruses
Via cytotoxic cells When a virus infects a person (host), it invades the cells of its host in order to survive and replicate. Once inside, the cells of the immune…
What Is Inflammation?
Inflammation is a vital part of the immune system's response to injury and infection. It is the body's way of signaling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue,…
Injury and inflammation
Inflammation is the immune system's response to injury and infection, and quick decisions must be made when one or both are present. If the immune system detects an infection, it…
Functions of Cell
A cell performs these major functions essential for the growth and development of an organism. Important functions of cell are as follows: Provides Support and Structure All the organisms are…
Cell Structure
The cell structure comprises individual components with specific functions essential to carry out life’s processes. These components include- cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and cell organelles. Read on to…
