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Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Immunology

Understanding the Cytosolic Pathway: Degradation of Viral Antigens and Presentation on Class I MHC Molecules

In the _________ pathway, viral antigens are degraded in proteasomes and antigenic peptides are loaded on class ___ MHC molecules In the cytosolic pathway, viral antigens are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

The Life and Contributions of Edward Jenner: Pioneer of Smallpox Vaccine Development

Edward Jenner _____ used sample collected from cowpox infection to inject into young boy to protect against smallpox. Considered the first “vaccination” Edward Jenner was an English...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Robert Koch: The Father of Modern Bacteriology and Epidemiology

Robert Koch _____ recognized that infectious disease was caused by specific microorganisms and developed postulates to explain this. Robert Koch (1843-1910) was a German physician and microbiologist...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Louis Pasteur: A Pioneer Microbiologist and Chemist’s Contributions to Modern Medicine and Hygiene.

Louis Pasteur _____ developed vaccines for cholera and rabies. Passaged virus so that it weakens through generations. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was a French microbiologist and chemist, known...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Revolutionary Contributions of Emil von Behring and Shibasaburo Kitasato in Medicine and Microbiology: A Nobel Prize Story

Emil von Behring / Shibasaburo Kitasato _____ discovered that serum of animals immune to diptheria/tetanus could provide short-lived protection against the effects of diptheria and tetanus. Utilization...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Discovering the Foundations of Immunology: The Legacy of Paul Ehrlich

Paul Ehrlich _____ extended the use/development of antisera as a treatment for certain diseases by identifying antibodies as the source of immunity Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915) was a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Ilya Metchnikov: Discovering Phagocytosis, Gut Microbiome and Advancing Immunology & Microbiology

Ilya (Elie) Metchnikov _____ discovered phagocytosis of macrophages to be a non-specific defence Ilya (Elie) Metchnikov (1845-1916) was a Russian biologist and microbiologist who made significant contributions...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Antigens: Their Role in Immune Responses, Disease Diagnosis, and Vaccine Development.

Antigens _____ are substances that can be specifically recognized by the immune system Antigens are molecules found on the surface of cells or particles that can be...