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Adaptive Immune Response
The adaptive immune response is a powerful defense mechanism that comes into play when the innate immune response falls short in eliminating pathogens. This intricate system involves specific antibodies produced by B cells, which bind to antigens, such as viruses and bacteria, marking them for destruction. Antibodies can neutralize pathogens, impeding their ability to infect…
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Complement system
The complement system is a complex network of proteins that enhances the ability of the immune system to clear pathogens from an organism. This study note provides a detailed overview of the complement system, including its activation pathways, functions, and regulation, and highlights its significance in immunology and disease treatment.
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Antigen Presenting Cells
This text provides an overview of antigen presenting cells (APCs), including dendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells, and their crucial role in initiating the adaptive immune response. It also discusses the process of maturation of APCs, which enhances their efficiency in presenting antigens to T cells.
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Humoral Immune Response
The humoral immune response, also known as antibody-mediated immunity, is one of the two branches of the adaptive immune response. It involves the production of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), by B cells in response to an antigen. The purpose of the humoral immune response is to neutralize and remove antigens from the body.…
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