Tissue Transplantation Rejection
Tissue Transplantation Rejection Transplants between genetically different individuals within a species are termed allografts (Greek allos, other). Some transplanted tissues do not stimulate an immune …
Immunology
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 chains. Two identical light chains. …
Agglutination reaction: Definition, Uses and Application
Agglutination Reaction Definition An agglutination reaction occurs when an immune complex is formed by cross-linking cells or particles with specific antibodies. Agglutination reactions usually creates …
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 considered part of the innate …
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 and Type 2 Introduction MHC …
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions: Introduction, Classification and Types Content Introduction Classifications Types of hypersensitivity reactions Introduction It may be defined as undesirable reactions produced by normal immune …
Antibody or Immunoglobulin
Antibody or Immunoglobulin Content Introduction Structure Types Introduction Antibody antigen binding glycoprotein present on B-cell membrane and secreted by plasma cells. The term antibody was …
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 organism such as fungi, bacteria, …