Complement system

that creates this balancing effect, which is often referred to as ‘vibration healing’. Dr Bach formulated Bach remedies from 1920-1930’s in England after continuous dissatisfaction within the medical field. He devoted the rest of his life to this new system of medicine that was found in nature (Bach centre, 2016). Bach flowers gently restore the balance between the mind and body, casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision (LaTorre, 2006). They allow peace,…

The immune system is made up of different parts that are constantly protecting the body from disease-causing microorganisms known as pathogens. By keeping out these infectious pathogens out of the body or destroying the pathogens that do enter the body, the immune system is a complex network of cells and organs that protect the body from infection. The primary immune response is the response that is activated when the body is first exposed to an antigen, resulting in the activation of…

Abstract: Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a disease of unknown origin that affects the medium and small arteries of any organ. Isolated polyarteritis nodosa is a rare condition that may be triggered by local exposure to certain agents capable of provoking local immune stimulation without a systemic immune reaction. Symptomatic PAN confined to the testis is extremely rare. We report a case of isolated testicular PAN in hepatitis B infection with chronic unilateral testicular pain and successfully…

it benefits from a decreased spread of disease. For each generation that achieves this, each subsequent generation benefits, until the disease is eliminated. Such an example is smallpox. The government also benefits from vaccines. Immunizations complement many preventative measures such as counseling and behavior change interventions (ie. Dietary changes for heart disease), and screenings (ie. for cancers). Additionally, workforce employers benefit from a more productive workforce due to less…

Myasthenia Gravis Background Myasthenia gravis is a Type II autoimmune disorder in which antibodies form against various types of receptors, kinases, or proteins (1). There are four subtypes of myasthenia gravis, with the most prevalent subtype being due to autoantibodies against the muscle-type acetylcholine receptor, AChR, at the neuromuscular junction (2; 3). The second subtype involves antibodies against the muscle-specific kinase, MuSK, and the third type is due to autoantibodies against…

all ways. In their structure, metabolic characteristics, functions, etc. 2.1.2. “Antibodies” An antibody is a protein which is produced by the human body’s immune system when it detects a substance that may be harmful (antigens like: bacteria, viruses, chemicals, parasites, etc). Antibodies are sometimes produced when the immune system mistakenly considers a healthy tissue, as a dangerous one, and creates antibodies against it. This is called an “autoimmune disorder”. [8] 2.1.3. “Antigens”…

Using infliximab to treat Crohn’s disease Introduction Crohn’s disease is a type of IBD that causes inflammation in any part gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. In response to this inflammation, the body’s immune system attacks the GI tract (Dessein, 2008). The progression of this chronic inflammatory disease is brought about by the action of several cellular processes and pro-inflammatory mediators (Poggioli, 2007). Because there is no single factor that can be targeted to…

CAS to operate most effectively it must operate in a space where creativity is not stifled by an over exercised level of control yet the system is not allowed to destructure and descend into chaos (Aydinoglu, 2010; Kim & Mackey, 2014; Marchi et al., 2014; Wang et al., 2015). The space a CAS best operates is often termed the edge of chaos and requires a system that is highly adaptive to maintain this position (Aydinoglu, 2010; Kim & Mackey, 2014; Marchi et al., 2014; Wang et al., 2015).…

In MS, there is demyelination (loss of myelin sheaths) in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to scarring and/or plaque formation and ultimately resulting in the loss of axons. Autoreactive B and T cells attack myelin autoantigens and cause inflammation in white matter in the CNS (McCance & Huether, 2014). B cells produce autoantibodies, secrete inflammatory cytokines, activate complement, and activate T cells by presenting the antigen. Activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells cross the…

1. Potentially, how could caffeine work to enhance human performance? Researchers believe that caffeine affects central and peripheral sites during submaximal contractions of varying speeds. Central nervous system activity may be impacted, quieting the sensations of pain and effort. Increased supraspinal motor unit activation accompanied by greater sarcolemmal and fast twitch motor unit excitability may also be elicited.1 The peripheral effects are equally important and focus on intracellular…