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Antigen — Each antibody binds to a specific antigen; an interaction similar to a lock and key. An antigen is a foreign molecule that, when introduced into the body, triggers the production of an antibody by the immune system. The immune system will then… … Wikipedia
pollen allergen — any protein antigen of weed, tree, or grass pollens capable of causing allergic asthma or rhinitis; pollen allergen extracts are used in skin testing for pollen sensitivity and in immunotherapy (desensitization) for pollen allergy … Medical dictionary
antigen — Any substance that, as a result of coming in contact with appropriate cells, induces a state of sensitivity and/or immune responsiveness after a latent period (days to weeks) and that reacts in a demonstrable way with antibodies and/or immune… … Medical dictionary
antigen — A substance, usually a protein, that induces the formation of defending antibodies. Example: bacterial toxins, Juniper pollen (in allergies). Auto immune disorders can occur when antibodies are formed against normal proteins created within the … Herbal-medical glossary
Federica Sallusto — (born November 27, 1961) is an Italian biologist. She was born in Naples, Italy. After high school, she studied in the Faculty of Biology at the University of La Sapienza in Rome where she took the degree with honors.She is currently group leader … Wikipedia
Allergen — An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is a non parasitic antigen capable of stimulating a type I hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals.[1] Most humans mount significant Immunoglobulin E… … Wikipedia
immune system — Anat. a diffuse, complex network of interacting cells, cell products, and cell forming tissues that protects the body from pathogens and other foreign substances, destroys infected and malignant cells, and removes cellular debris: the system… … Universalium
plant disease — ▪ plant pathology Introduction an impairment of the normal state of a plant that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. All species of plants, wild and cultivated alike, are subject to disease. Although each species is… … Universalium
CTL-Zellen — REM Aufnahme eines Lymphozyten T Lymphozyten oder kurz T Zellen (T für Thymus abhängig) sind eine für die Immunabwehr wichtige Gruppe von Blutzellen. Sie gehören zu den weißen Blutkörperchen (Leukozyten) und sind neben den B Lymphozyten an der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
T-Helfer-Zelle — REM Aufnahme eines Lymphozyten T Lymphozyten oder kurz T Zellen (T für Thymus abhängig) sind eine für die Immunabwehr wichtige Gruppe von Blutzellen. Sie gehören zu den weißen Blutkörperchen (Leukozyten) und sind neben den B Lymphozyten an der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
