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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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histocompatibility-2 (H-2)
Biology; Immunology
The major histocompatibility complex of the mouse is called H-2. Haplotypes are designated by a lower-case superscript, as in H-2b.
tissue dendritic cells
Biology; Immunology
All dendritic cells arise from hematopoietic progenitors that migrate to various locations all over the body. Here, they are referred to as tissue dendritic cells
cell-adhesion molecules
Biology; Immunology
Cell-adhesion molecules (CAMs) are cell-surface proteins that are involved in binding cells together in tissues and also in less permanent cell–cell interactions.
infectious mononucleosis
Biology; Immunology
Infectious mononucleosis, or glandular fever, is the common form of infection with the Epstein–Barr virus. It consists of fever, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes.
immunization
Biology; Immunology
Immunization is the deliberate provocation of an adaptive immune response by introducing antigen into the body. See also active immunization; passive immunization.
panning
Biology; Immunology
Lymphocyte subpopulations can be isolated by panning on petri dishes coated with monoclonal antibodies against cell-surface markers, to which the lymphocytes bind.
rheumatic fever
Biology; Immunology
Rheumatic fever is caused by antibodies elicited by infection with some Streptococcus species. These antibodies cross-react with kidney, joint, and heart antigens.
