Acronym soup forImmunology
A branch of biology and medicine covering the study of immune systems in all organisms.
Cells that display antigens, enabling T cells to recognize and respond.
Molecule on B cells that binds to antigens to initiate an immune response.
A blood test performed in medical laboratories, often evaluating overall health or diagnosing diseases.
T cell that kills cancer cells, virus-infected cells, or damaged cells.
Laboratory test to detect antibodies or antigens in a sample.
A sexually transmitted retrovirus that attacks the immune system. It may lead to life-threatening conditions, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Proteins on cell surfaces important for immune system recognition of self versus non-self.
Proteins (antibodies) produced by plasma cells to fight infections.
Cytokines that play crucial roles in immune system signaling and communication.
Cell surface proteins essential for immune system function in recognizing foreign molecules.
Lymphocyte that attacks infected or cancerous cells.
Molecules on pathogens recognized by the immune system.