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 types of immunisation. Meaning of Immunisation: The birth of immunology as a science may be dated from Edward Jenner's successful vaccination against small-pox in 1796. The importance of prophylactic immunisation against infectious diseases is best illustrated by the fact that worldwide programmes of vaccination have led to the complete or [...]