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Mechanisms of the immune system[editar código-fonte]

Nonspecific, innate immunity[editar código-fonte]

EXTERNAL BARRIERS TO INFECTION[editar código-fonte]

SKIN
MUCOUS MEMBRANES

CHEMICAL BARRIERS TO INFECTION[editar código-fonte]

CHEMICALS WITH INCIDENTAL PROTECTIVE EFFECTS

ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS

Complement

Interferons

PROTEINS FROM NATURALLY OCCURRING BACTERIA

CELLULAR DEFENSES[editar código-fonte]

SCAVENGER CELLS

Granulocytes

Macrophages

NATURAL KILLER (NK) CELLS

NONSPECIFIC RESPONSES TO INFECTION[editar código-fonte]

ACUTE-PHASE RESPONSE
INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE

Specific, acquired imunity[editar código-fonte]

The Nature of lymphocytes[editar código-fonte]

General Carachteristics

Location in the lymphatic system

T and B cells

Ability ro recognize foreign molecules

Receptor molecules

Antigens

Diversity of lymphocytes

B-cell antigen receptors and antibodies[editar código-fonte]

Basic structure of the immunoglobulin molecule

Classes of immunoglobulins

IgG

IgM

IgA

IgD

IgE

Normal production of antibody

T-cell antigen receptors[editar código-fonte]

Structure of the T-cell receptor
Function of the T-cell receptor

Life cycle of T and B lymphocytes[editar código-fonte]

T cells
B cells

Activation of T and B lymphocytes[editar código-fonte]

Activation of T cells

Helper T cell activation

Results of helper-T-cell activation

Activation of B cells

Antibody mediated immune mechanisms[editar código-fonte]

Protective attachment to antigens
Activation of the complement system
Activation of killer cells
Other antibody-mediated mechanisms: Transfer of antibodies from mother to offspring

Cell mediated immune mechanisms[editar código-fonte]

Immunity against cancer[editar código-fonte]

Prophylatic immunization[editar código-fonte]

Passive immunization
Active immunization

Evolution of the immune system[editar código-fonte]

The development of immunity in major animal groups[editar código-fonte]

Immune capacity among invertebrates[editar código-fonte]

Immune capacity among vertebrates[editar código-fonte]

Genetic origins of the immune system[editar código-fonte]