The following points highlight the three main forms of adaptive immune response. The forms are: 1. Humoral Immune Response 2. Cellular Immune Response 3. The Complement System. Form # 1. Humoral Immune Response: It is during the fifth month of intrauterine life that immunoglobulin producing cells appear in the spleen and lymph nodes. Subsequently, both IgM and IgG are synthesised [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Assay Development 2. Assay Evaluation 3. Assay Validation. Assay Development: The main developmental goals of an assay system are its desired accuracy, precision, sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, the foremost consideration in an assay development and optimization should be the intended application of the assay which may further affect the developmental goals. Immunoassays [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) 2. Structure of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) 3. Nomenclature and Inheritance 4. Expression of MHC Molecules 5. Classification of MHC Molecules. Contents: Introduction to Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Structure of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Nomenclature and Inheritance of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Expression of MHC Molecules [...]