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Immunology
Immunology is the study of the structuree and function of the immune system which is responsible for the protection from invading foreign macromolecules or organisms. It is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in organisms. It deals with the physiological functioning of the immune system in both healthy states and immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities, immune deficiency, transplant rejection); the physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system in vitro, in situ, and in vivo.
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Immunology
secondary lymphoid organs
Biology; Immunology
Organs in which antigen-driven proliferation and differentiation of mature B and T lymphocytes take place following antigen recognition.
secretory component
Biology; Immunology
Cleaved component of the poly-Ig receptor that attaches to dimeric IgA and protects it from proteolytic cleavage as it is transported through an epithelial cell.
selectins
Biology; Immunology
A family of cell-surface adhesion molecules found on leukocytes and endothelial cells; bind to sugars on glycoproteins.
sensitization
Biology; Immunology
Prior immunization by antigen; generally used for first encounter with allergen.
