immunoglobulins
Blood defense molecules
Immunoglobulins are proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and bind to foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.
Also called antibodies, they circulate in blood and other bodily fluids, marking invaders for destruction.
Different classes (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD) serve distinct protective functions: Her immunoglobulin levels were tested after the infection.
From single ancestor cell
- antigenImmune response inducer
- epitopeAntibody binding region
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- agglutinationJoining units into wholes
serology · antiserum · hyperimmune · affinity · specificity · heavy chain · isotype
Antibody-secreting immune cells
- plasma cellsAntibody-producing immune cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- humoralConcerning bodily fluids
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
complement · cytokines · class switching · bone marrow · spleen · lymph nodes · colostrum
Disease prevention injection
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- titerSolution strength measurement
- adjuvantImmunity-boosting additive
- antibody responseImmune system producing defensive proteins
Allergy-response compound
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- basophilsHistamine-containing white blood cells
- allergenImmune response trigger
- sensitizationIncreased responsiveness to stimuli
atopy · urticaria · angioedema · desensitization · allergic rhinitis · allergic asthma · food allergy · skin prick test
Protein bonded to carbohydrates
Malignant plasma cell neoplasm
- electrophoresisField-driven particle separation
- replacement therapySupplying lacking substances medically
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
monoclonal
From single ancestor cell
- antigenImmune response inducer
- epitopeAntibody binding region
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
agglutination · serology · antiserum · hyperimmune · affinity · specificity · heavy chain · isotype
B-cells
Antibody-secreting immune cells
- plasma cellsAntibody-producing immune cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- humoralConcerning bodily fluids
adaptive · complement · cytokines · class switching · bone marrow · spleen · lymph nodes · colostrum
vaccine
Disease prevention injection
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- basophilsHistamine-containing white blood cells
- allergenImmune response trigger
sensitization · atopy · urticaria · angioedema · desensitization · allergic rhinitis · allergic asthma · food allergy · skin prick test
glycoprotein
Protein bonded to carbohydrates
myeloma
Malignant plasma cell neoplasm
- electrophoresisField-driven particle separation
- replacement therapySupplying lacking substances medically
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- immunityantibodies, T cells, lymphocytes, white blood cells, vaccine
- proteinsprotein, proteins, albumin, collagen, casein
- Blood Componentsred blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets, erythrocytes
- blood testsCBC, blood test, complete blood count, blood work, CMP
- injectablesvaccine, filler, insulin, dermal filler, epidural
immunoglobulinsimmunosuppressants
Drugs reducing body defenses
antigens · pathogens · corticosteroids · toxins · allergens