The initial encounter of a naïve immune-competent lymphocyte with an antigen induces a primary immune response; a later contact of the host with the same antigen will induce a more rapid and...
Category: Immunology
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules are tightly linked cluster of genes whose products are associated with intercellular recognition and self-non-self-discrimination. MHCs are present in...
The substance that induces a specific immune response and subsequently reacts with the products of specific immune response is called an antigen (it is more appropriately called an immunogen)....
The complement pathways is a part of the innate immune system and consists of a series of proteins that interact with one another in a highly regulated manner, in order to eliminate pathogens. It...
The term "blotting" refers to the transfer of biological samples from a gel to a membrane and their subsequent detection on the surface of the membrane. Southern blot is used for transferring DNA,...
A vast array of childhood infections can be prevented by starting immunization early and sticking closely to the vaccination schedule laid out by the below childhood vaccination checklist...