Antibodies, or ‘immunoglobulins’, are glycoproteins that bind antigens with high specificity and affinity. In humans there are five chemically and
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Category: Immunology
Spleen- Structure and Functions
The spleen is a large, encapsulated, bean-shaped organ that is situated on the left side of the body below the
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Hypersensitivity Type I, II, III and IV in one table
Hypersensitivity Type I, II, III and IV in one table S.N. Character Type I Type II Type III Type IV
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Differences between Serum and Plasma
Differences between Serum and Plasma S.N. Characteristics Serum Plasma 1. Definition The clear yellow fluid separated when blood is allowed
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Differences between Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity
Differences between Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity S.N. Characteristics Innate Immunity Adaptive Immunity 1. Synonyms Nonspecific, natural immunity Specific, acquired
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Differences between Cytokines and Chemokines
Differences between Cytokines and Chemokines S.N. Characteristics Cytokines Chemokines 1. Definition Small proteins produced dominantly by immune cells which are
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Differences between Active Immunity and Passive Immunity
Differences between Active Immunity and Passive Immunity S.N. Characteristics Active Immunity Passive Immunity 1. Definition The protective immunity in which
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Differences between Humoral Immunity and Cell mediated Immunity
Differences between Humoral Immunity and Cell mediated Immunity S.N. Characteristics Humoral Immunity Cell mediated Immunity 1. Definition The immunity mediated
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Differences between RBC and WBC
Differences between RBC and WBC S.N. Characteristics Red Blood Cells (RBCs) White Blood Cells (WBCs) 1. Alternative Name Erythrocytes Leucocytes
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Differences between MHC Class I and Class II
Differences between MHC Class I and Class II S.N. Characteristics MHC-I molecule MHC -II molecule 1. Distribution Present on almost
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