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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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memory
Biology; Immunology
In the immune system denotes that a second interaction with antigen leads to a more effective and more rapid response than the first interaction (primary response).
MHC class I molecule
Biology; Immunology
A molecule encoded by genes of the MHC that participates in antigen presentation to CD8 + (cytotoxic) T cells.
MHC class II molecule
Biology; Immunology
A molecule encoded by genes of the MHC that participates in antigen presentation to CD4 + T cells.
MHC class III molecules
Biology; Immunology
Proteins including complement components C2, C4, and factor B encoded by genes in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Although adjacent to MC class I and class II genes that code for ...
MHC restriction
Biology; Immunology
The property of T lymphocytes to respond only when they are presented with the appropriate antigen in association with either self MHC class I or class II molecules.
minor histocompatibility antigens
Biology; Immunology
Antigens encoded outside the MHC which stimulate graft rejection, but not as rapidly as MHC molecules.
mitogen
Biology; Immunology
A substance that stimulates the proliferation of many different clones of lymphocytes.
