Immunology is crucial for advancing treatments in infectious diseases, cancer, and immune-related conditions.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs and systems in the body. It is characterized by the production of antibodies that attack healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. What are the signs and symptoms of Systemic lupus erythematosus? The signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) … Read more
Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe. It is a leading cause of respiratory infections in young children and can also affect adults, particularly older adults and people with weakened immunity. RSV is highly contagious and spreads easily through respiratory secretions, such as … Read more
CRP test is an important biomarker of inflammatory cytokinesis such as interleukin-6. Therefore c-reactive blood test is used to assess their concentration. It is classified as an acute-phase reactant, which means c-reactive protein concentration rises within a few hours. C-reactive protein increases in the following conditions, Cell injuries Infections Inflammation C-reactive protein principle This test … Read more
5 most common autoimmune disease Here is the list of 5 fatal autoimmune diseases. Multiple sclerosis (MS) Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Guillain-Barré syndrome Rheumatoid arthritis The systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) Inflammatory … Read more
There are 5 types of Immunoglobulin, which are unique in their functions. These ig or antibodies synthesize in the host as the result of antigens. IGA, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE are different kinds of antibodies. Each antibody has a different function and structure. All antibodies consist of light chains and heavy chains. Some antibodies … Read more
In the Immunology test, you will explore your knowledge of immunology. which of the following is not a function of antibodies a. opsonization b. complements fixation 1) Immunity has ……… basic types. a. two b. three c. four 2) Percentage of IgG in serum ……………..! a. 75% … Read more
Antigen vs antibody definition This question is most asked and many students confuse in understanding the main difference between antigen and antibody. Let’s start… What is an antigen Any substance which an internal part of the ( Autoimmune disease) or external substance, which stimulates the immunity of the host call antigen in the immunological term. … Read more
The substance which reacts with antibodies and stimulates the immune system of our body is an antigen. There are many types of antigens. An antigen test is necessary for the detection of a particular antigen like the Penicilloyl polylysine test. (Skin test used to determine whether a patient is allergic to penicillin) Types of antigens … Read more
What is a Polymerase chain reaction? Polymerase chain reaction or PCR is a specific method used to synthesize millions of copies of DNA of specific pathogens. These pathogens can be bacteria or viruses. The Polymerase Chain reaction consists of four steps. It is an enzymatic method for the detection of specific DNA in the sample. … Read more