"innate immune system (also known as the non-specific immune system) is the frontline of defence against potentially harmful pathogens. Mediators of the innate immune system include phagocytes such as dendritic cells and macrophages."
"acquired immune system (also known as the specific immune system) deals mainly with infections in the later stages, as well as forming what is known as “immunological memory”, which helps the body to remember certain pathogens and how to combat them. Acquired immunity is unique due to its specificity. It develops from lymphocytes that have receptors which are antigen-specific."
"a major characteristic of pattern recognition receptors is the ability to pick up components of microbes knows as pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). PAMPs are vital for the survival of these microorganisms. Because of this, they are difficult for the micro-organism to change."
"pattern recognition receptors are "germline-encoded, non-clonal, expressed on all cells of a given type, and independent of immunologic memory” 1. Each PRR will react with its specific PAMP, will have its own expression pattern, and activate their specific signalling pathway and antipathogen response."
"innate immune system (also known as the non-specific immune system) is the frontline of defence against potentially harmful pathogens. Mediators of the innate immune system include phagocytes such as dendritic cells and macrophages."
"acquired immune system (also known as the specific immune system) deals mainly with infections in the later stages, as well as forming what is known as “immunological memory”, which helps the body to remember certain pathogens and how to combat them. Acquired immunity is unique due to its specificity. It develops from lymphocytes that have receptors which are antigen-specific."
"pattern recognition receptors are "germline-encoded, non-clonal, expressed on all cells of a given type, and independent of immunologic memory” 1. Each PRR will react with its specific PAMP, will have its own expression pattern, and activate their specific signalling pathway and antipathogen response."
"pattern recognition receptors are "germline-encoded, non-clonal, expressed on all cells of a given type, and independent of immunologic memory” 1. Each PRR will react with its specific PAMP, will have its own expression pattern, and activate their specific signalling pathway and antipathogen response."
Expected headings
"Types of immunity"
"Pattern recognition receptors"