Auto immunity: Introduction and Mechanism
Introduction A condition resulted by the action of antibodies or immunologically competent cells. Cause structural or functional damage of the normal components of the body....
Determinants of antigenicity
Antigenicity is the ability to combine specifically with the final products of the responses i.e. secreted antibodies and/or surface receptors on T cells. All molecules...
Immunoglobulin M (IgM): Structure and Properties
Properties This type of immunoglobulin accounts or constitutes 5-10% of total serum immunoglobulin in adults. The serum concentration is 5-2 mg per 100 ml. The...
Differences between antigens and antibodies
S.N Antigens Antibodies 1. Commonly called “antibodies generating chemicals” or immunogens. Commonly called immunoglobulins. 2. Both proteinous or polysachharides. Always proteinous in nature. 3. They...