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late-phase reaction
Biology; Immunology

In type I immediate hypersensitivity reactions, the late-phase reaction persists and is resistant to treatment with antihistamine.

pulmonary surfactant A
Biology; Immunology

The pulmonary surfactant A and D proteins are members of the pentraxin family that play various roles in the acute-phase response.

immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Biology; Immunology

IgA is the class of immunoglobulin characterized by α heavy chains. IgA antibodies are secreted mainly by mucosal lymphoid tissues.

periarteriolar lymphoid sheath
Biology; Immunology

The periarteriolar lymphoid sheath (PALS) is part of the inner region of the white pulp of the spleen, and contains mainly T cells.

attenuated
Biology; Immunology

Pathogens are said to be attenuated when they can grow in their host and induce immunity without producing serious clinical disease.

conjugate vaccines
Biology; Immunology

Conjugate vaccines are vaccines made from capsular polysaccharides bound to proteins of known immunogenicity, such as tetanus toxoid.

membranous glomerulonephritis
Biology; Immunology

Membranous glomerulonephritis is a disease of the kidneys characterized by proteinuria and heavy deposits of antibody and complement.

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