An introduction to immunology and immunopathology

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In basic terms, the immune system has two lines of defense: innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is the first immunological, non-specific (antigen-independent) mechanism for fighting against an intruding pathogen. It is a rapid immune response,...

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Main Authors: Warrington Richard, Watson Wade, Kim Harold L, Antonetti Francesca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Online Access:http://www.aacijournal.com/content/7/S1/S1