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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
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Biology; Immunology
An autoimmune disease which affects many organs of the body, and causes fever and joint pain. Patients produce high levels of antibodies against the components of cell nuclei, particularly DNA, and ...
T helper cells 1 (Th1)
Biology; Immunology
A subset of CD4 + T cells that synthesizes the cytokines IL-2, IFN-γ, and TNF- β; these cytokines activate NK cells, macrophages, and CD8 + T-cells.
T helper cells 2 (Th2)
Biology; Immunology
A subset of CD4 + T cells which synthesizes the cytokines IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13; these cytokines predominate in the response to allergens and parasites (B-cell class switching to IgE, and ...
transporter 1 (TAP-1) and transporter 1 (TAP-2)
Biology; Immunology
Molecules that selectively transport peptides from the cytoplasm to the endoplasmic reticulum of cells for binding to MHC class I molecules.
target
Biology; Immunology
A cell killed by one of the body's killer cells, such as a CTL or NK cell.
