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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.

Contributors in Immunology

Immunology

complement receptor 4 (CR4)

Biology; Immunology

CR4 (CD11c:CD18) is a β2 integrin that binds iC3b and stimulates phagocytosis.

κ

Biology; Immunology

In the context of immunoglobulins, κ is one of the two classes of light-chain.

signal transducers and activators of transcription

Biology; Immunology

Signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs): see Janus kinases.

eotaxin-1

Biology; Immunology

Eotaxin-1 and eotaxin-2 are CC chemokines that act specifically on eosinophils.

serotonin

Biology; Immunology

Mast cells in mice store the small soluble mediator serotonin in their granules.

white pulp

Biology; Immunology

The discrete areas of lymphoid tissue in the spleen are known as the white pulp.

organ-specific

Biology; Immunology

An autoimmune disease that targets a specific organ is said to be organ-specific.

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