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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology |
| Online Access: | http://www.aacijournal.com/content/7/S1/S1 |