Adaptive immunity is the specific immunity which develops after exposure to an antigen. Adaptive immunity is the immunity which is developed after exposure to specific antigen. It is also called acquired immunity. It is a specific defence system of the body. It does not act immediately. It takes some time after first exposure to antigen. … Read more
Active immunity is the immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies and memory cells against a pathogen. It develops slowly after infection or vaccination, but gives long lasting protection. Active immunity is the type of immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies and immune cells against a particular infectious organism. It … Read more
Passive immunity is the type of immunity in which ready-made antibodies are given to a person or animal from outside source. It is not produced by the own immune system of the body. In this immunity the immune system remain passive and only gets protection. It gives very quick protection against infection, toxin or any … Read more
Complement system is a group of blood proteins that takes part in innate immune response. It helps in killing microbes, inflammation and phagocytosis. It also increases the action of antibodies and immune cells. Complement system is an important part of innate immune system. It acts as the first line defense against invading pathogens like bacteria, … Read more
Complement system is an important part of innate immune system. It acts as first line defense against invading pathogens, foreign materials and damaged cells. It helps the body to remove microbes and abnormal cells. It is made up of more than 40 proteins. Most of these proteins circulate in blood in inactive form. When danger … Read more
Complement system is an important part of immune system that helps in the defense of body against invading microorganisms. It is present in the blood and tissue fluid in inactive form. It contains more than 30 plasma proteins which are activated during infection or immune reaction. These proteins are mostly present as inactive proenzymes. When … Read more
Complement system is an ancient part of innate immune system. It acts as first line defence of body against infections. It is present in blood and tissue fluid. It is made up of about 50 plasma and membrane bound proteins. These proteins remain mostly inactive form. After getting proper signal, they become activated one after … Read more
Complement system is an important part of the innate immune system which acts as first line defence against infections. It protects the body from foreign microorganisms and also helps in removing damaged cells and immune complexes. It is present in blood and tissue fluid in inactive form. It is made up of many soluble plasma … Read more
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules are surface proteins of cells. They present antigenic peptide to T cells. It is required for immune recognition of foreign antigen. Expression of MHC molecules is different in different cells. MHC class I molecules are present on almost all nucleated cells. They are absent or very little present on non-nucleated … Read more
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes are a group of closely linked genes present in vertebrate DNA. These genes are highly diverse and they play important role in adaptive immune system. In human, this region is known as Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) complex. The HLA complex is present on chromosome 6. It contains more than 200 … Read more
