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Category: Basic Immunology

All topics of basic immunology are made the simplest they can be here. These are the topics that will help you understand the basic concepts of how a normal immune system works to protect you.

Central vs Peripheral Tolerance: A Deep Dive into Immune Self Tolerance Mechanisms
Categories Basic Immunology

Central vs Peripheral Tolerance: A Deep Dive into Immune Self Tolerance Mechanisms

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Central vs Peripheral Tolerance debate remains critical. While central tolerance develops in primary lymphoid organs, peripheral tolerance is in the periphery … Read More >Central vs Peripheral Tolerance: A Deep Dive into Immune Self Tolerance Mechanisms

Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells: The Unsung Heroes that Can Cause Both Good and Harm to Your Immune System
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Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells: The Unsung Heroes that Can Cause Both Good and Harm to Your Immune System

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onAugust 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) are important immune cells in our bodies. They are interesting as they can sometimes boost or suppress the immune system. … Read More >Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells: The Unsung Heroes that Can Cause Both Good and Harm to Your Immune System

Superantigens: A Fascinating Journey into Their Structure and Profound Immunological Effects
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Superantigens: A Fascinating Journey into Their Structure and Profound Immunological Effects

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onAugust 10, 2023August 10, 2023

Superantigens are not well known to many people. Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey into the intricate world of superantigens? … Read More >Superantigens: A Fascinating Journey into Their Structure and Profound Immunological Effects

Leukocyte Extravasation: Your Body’s Inflammation Defense Mechanism Explained
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Leukocyte Extravasation: Your Body’s Inflammation Defense Mechanism Explained

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onAugust 5, 2023August 21, 2023

Leukocyte extravasation from the blood vessels is a critical step in the process of inflammation. But is inflammation good or bad? … Read More >Leukocyte Extravasation: Your Body’s Inflammation Defense Mechanism Explained

Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) and Their Role in Activation of The T cells Simplified
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Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) and Their Role in Activation of The T cells Simplified

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onOctober 10, 2022September 1, 2023

Antigen presenting cells (APCs) are important cells in the activation of T cells. The cell-mediated branch of adaptive immunity cannot be activated without APCs … Read More >Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) and Their Role in Activation of The T cells Simplified

T Cell Development and Maturation in The Thymus Simplified
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T Cell Development and Maturation in The Thymus Simplified

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onSeptember 27, 2022October 10, 2022

The study of T cell development from the bone marrow through the thymus and finally into peripheral blood circulation remains an important topic in immunology … Read More >T Cell Development and Maturation in The Thymus Simplified

B cell activation: The B cell activation and Subsequent Products
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B cell activation: The B cell activation and Subsequent Products

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onSeptember 4, 2022September 1, 2023

B cell activation is the process that precedes the transformation of B cells to plasma cells and memory B cells. The plasma cells in turn produce antibodies … Read More >B cell activation: The B cell activation and Subsequent Products

Immunoglobulin Structure and Function Now Made Elaborate
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Immunoglobulin Structure and Function Now Made Elaborate

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onAugust 31, 2022September 5, 2022

The study of immunoglobulin structure and function is important for you to appreciate the role of immunoglobulin in the immune system. … Read More >Immunoglobulin Structure and Function Now Made Elaborate

B cell development stages Explained in a Simple Way
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B cell development stages Explained in a Simple Way

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onAugust 11, 2022October 2, 2022

Understanding the B cell development stages is an important aspect of learning about humoral immunity. The B cells are the mediators of humoral immunity. … Read More >B cell development stages Explained in a Simple Way

Adaptive Immune System: 5 Reasons Why Adaptive immune System is Superior to Innate Immunity
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Adaptive Immune System: 5 Reasons Why Adaptive immune System is Superior to Innate Immunity

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onMarch 24, 2022July 20, 2022

The adaptive immune system has for a long time been believed to be superior to the innate immune system. Is it true? Let’s learn. … Read More >Adaptive Immune System: 5 Reasons Why Adaptive immune System is Superior to Innate Immunity

Innate immune system: Everything You wanted to Know About It
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Innate immune system: Everything You wanted to Know About It

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onMarch 20, 2022September 1, 2023

The innate immune system is the natural immune system of the body. This is the inborn defense mechanism that is genetically determined. … Read More >Innate immune system: Everything You wanted to Know About It

Overview of the Immune System
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Overview of the Immune System

By Stephen (Resilientguy)Posted onMarch 20, 2022March 19, 2023

Before you study any topic in immunology, it is important to have an overview of the immune system. This overview will serve as a map of the immune system. … Read More >Overview of the Immune System

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