Immunology-Unm Pa And Med School

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Adhesion molecules:

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For example, the integrins and selectins that mediate the binding of cells to other cells or to extracellular matrix molecules such as fibronectin

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Alleles:

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Variants of a single genetic locus.

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Anaphylatoxins:

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Fragments of complement proteins released during activation. Result in increased vascular permeability and attract leukocytes.

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Antibody (Ab):

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A protein produced as a result of interaction with an antigen. The protein has the ability to combine with the antigen that stimulated its production.

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B cell (also B lymphocyte):

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B cells are the precursors of plasma cells that produce antibody.
Avian species create these cells in their bursa, hence B-cell

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Cell-mediated (cellular) immunity:

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Immunity in which lymphocytes and macrophages is predominant. Cell-mediated immunity is a term generally applied to the type IV hypersensitivity reaction

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Chemokines:

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Low-molecular-weight proteins that stimulate leukocyte movement.

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Chemotaxis:

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A process whereby phagocytic cells are attracted to the vicinity of invading pathogens

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Complement:

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A set of plasma proteins that is the primary mediator of antigen-antibody reactions.

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Cytolysis:

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The lysis of bacteria or of cells such as tumor or red blood cells by insertion of the membrane attack complex derived from complement activation