Tissue Transplantation Rejection
Tissue Transplantation Rejection Transplants between genetically different individuals within a species are termed allografts (Greek allos, other). Some transplanted tissues …
Immunology
Immunology is the branch of biomedical science that deals with the immune system—how the body defends itself against infections, recognizes foreign substances, and maintains internal balance. It plays a vital role in health, disease prevention, vaccination, and autoimmune conditions. Immunology is the scientific study of the immune system, including its structure, function, disorders, and role in protection against pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
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 …
Agglutination reaction: Definition, Uses and Application
Agglutination Reaction Definition An agglutination reaction occurs when specific antibodies cross-link cells or particles to form an immune complex. Agglutination …
Granulocytes: Introduction, Types, Functions and Roles
Granulocytes: Introduction, Types, Functions and Roles Granulocytes are at the front lines of attack during an immune response and are …
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC): introduction, types and differences
Major Histocompatibility complex (MHC): Introduction, Types and Differences Content Introduction Types of Major Histocompatibility complex (MHC) Difference between Type 1 …
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions: Introduction, Classification and Types Content Introduction Classifications Types of hypersensitivity reactions Introduction It may be defined as undesirable …
Antibody or Immunoglobulin
Antibody or Immunoglobulin Content Introduction Structure Types Introduction Antibody antigen binding glycoprotein present on B-cell membrane and secreted by plasma …
Overview of an antimicrobial agents
Overview of an Antimicrobial agents Introduction Various types of infections and diseases could also be caused by various types of …