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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Importance of Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) in the Immune System Response

antigen presenting cells MHC II are only found on Antigen presenting cells (APCs) are a group of specialized cells that help trigger the adaptive immune response by...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Key Immune Cells: Dendritic Cells, Phagocytes, and B Cells

dendritic cells, phagocytes, B cells antigen presenting cells 1. What are dendritic cells? Dendritic cells are a type of immune cell that are responsible for detecting and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Difference Between Nucleated Cells and Platelets in Blood for Optimal Health.

all nucleated cells and platelets MHC I are found on Nucleated cells and platelets are two distinct types of cells found in the blood. Nucleated cells are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Hematopoietic Cells and their Vital Role in the Immune System

Hematopoietic Cells (HSCs) – begin in yolk sac –> bone marrow- involved in maturation phase –> differentiate into other cells Hematopoietic cells (HSCs) are stem cells that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Roles of B Cells, T Cells, and Progenitor Cells in the Immune System

B cells, T cells and progenitor cells HSC cells differentiate into B cells, T cells, and progenitor cells are all types of cells involved in the immune...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

The Essential Role of Antigens in Immune Response and Disease Prevention

Antigen Foreign substance that induces such an immune response in a host An antigen is any substance that can cause an immune response in an organism. It...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Humoral Immunity: The Production of Antibodies to Fight Extracellular Pathogens

Humoral immunity Antibodies, B cells Humoral immunity is a type of adaptive immunity that involves the production of and response to antibodies or immunoglobulins (Ig). This type...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Cellular Immunity: The Key to Protecting Your Body Against Infections and Cancer

Cellular immunity Cell to cell interaction, T cells Cellular immunity, also known as cell-mediated immunity, is a type of immune response that involves the activation of T...