In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Macrophages 2. Types of Macrophages 3. Role in Immune Response. Definition of Macrophages: Macrophages are mononuclear phagocytic leucocytes that play important roles in adaptive as well as in innate immunities. They are the first line of defence against bacterial infections and are indispensable participants in the immunological defence by processing [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Cytokines 2. Nomenclature of Cytokines 3. General Characteristics 4. Receptors 5. Functional Categories 6. Related Diseases 7. Therapeutic Uses. Contents: Meaning of Cytokines Nomenclature of Cytokines General Characteristics of Cytokines Cytokines Receptors Functional Categories of Cytokines Cytokine-Related Diseases Therapeutic Uses of Cytokines and their Receptors 1. Meaning of Cytokines: Cytokines [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and approaches to design vaccines. Meaning of Vaccines: Vaccines may be defined as a preparation of antigenic materials, often combined with adjuvants, that is administered to individuals to induce protective immunity against pathogenic infections. The antigen may be in the form of live but avirulent microorganisms, killed microorganisms, purified macromolecular antigenic [...]