Phagocytosis-Introduction and Mechanisms
Phagocytosis – Introduction and Mechanisms A significant defense mechanism of the innate system. Phagocytosis: Process of ingestion and digestion of …
Immunology
Cytokines-Introduction, Properties, and Functions
Cytokines-Introduction, Properties, and Functions Introduction The word cytokines are derived from the Greek word, ‘cyto’ refers to cells, and ‘kinos’ …
Inflammation-Process, Factors, and Anti-Inflammatory agents
Inflammation- Process, Factors, and Anti-Inflammatory agents Introduction Inflammation is an intricate response to various stimuli which includes local trauma, wound, …
ELISA- Principle, Types, Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
ELISA – Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays Introduction Immunoassays are bioanalytical methods, used to detect antigen-antibody specific reactions and provide qualitative /quantitative …
Vaccines: Definition, Types & Functions
Vaccines: Definition, Types & Functions Definition Vaccines are substances that prepare the immune system to recognize and respond to a …
Antigen-Antibody Reactions: Uses, Stages and Features
Antigen-Antibody Reactions Antigens-antibody, is a combination with each other, specifically and in an observable manner. Uses of Antigens and antibodies …
CRISPR-Cas9 Gene editing tool: Introduction, Principles, Uses & Applications
CRISPR-Cas9 Gene editing tool Creature or Creator? A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution …
Innate Immunity: Description, Functions and Facts
Innate Immunity Vertebrates are protected by both innate immunity and adaptive immunity. In contrast to adaptive immune responses, which take …
Tissue Transplantation Rejection
Tissue Transplantation Rejection Transplants between genetically different individuals within a species are termed allografts (Greek allos, other). Some transplanted tissues …
Immunoglobulin: Introduction, Structure and function
Immunoglobulin Structure Introduction to Immunoglobulin All immunoglobulin molecules have a basic structure composed of four polypeptide chains. Two identical heavy …