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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

linked recognition

Biology; Immunology

The requirement for the T helper and B cell involved in the antibody response to a thymus-dependent antigen to interact with different epitopes physically linked in the same antigen.

lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Biology; Immunology

Components of gram-negative bacteria cell walls; also known as endotoxin.

lymph

Biology; Immunology

Extracellular fluid that bathes tissues; contains tissue products, antigens, antibodies and cells (predominantly lymphocytes).

lymph nodes

Biology; Immunology

Secondary lymphoid organs, in which mature B and T lymphocytes respond to free antigen, or antigen associated with APC, brought in via lymphatic vessels.

lymphatic system

Biology; Immunology

System of vessels through which lymph travels, and which includes organized structures—lymph nodes—at the intersection of vessels. Three major functions: to concentrate antigen from all parts of the ...

lymphocytes

Biology; Immunology

Express antigen-specific receptors. Small leukocyte with virtually no cytoplasm, found in blood, tissues, and lymphoid organs such as lymph nodes, spleen, and Peyer's patches. Responsible for ...

lymphokine

Biology; Immunology

A cytokine secreted by lymphocytes.

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