In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Interferon 2. Discovery of Interferon 3. Classes 4. Mechanism of Action 5. Receptors and Signal Transduction 6. Role 7. Commercial Production 8. Clinical Applications. Meaning of Interferon: Interferons (INF) are produced by human and animal cells in minute quantities mainly in response to viral infections, and help eliminate such infections. [...]
The following points highlight the seven important cells of immune system. The cells are: 1. Hematopoietic Stem Cell 2. Lymphocytes 3. Monocytes 4. Macrophages 5. Granulocytes 6. Dendritic Cells 7. Mast Cells. Cell # 1. Hematopoietic Stem Cell: All blood cells arise from a type of cell called hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) (or stem cell). The stem cells are self-renewing, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the ergastic substances present in the cells of a plant:- 1. Reserve Materials 2. Secretory Materials 3. Excretory Materials or Waste Products. 1. Reserve Materials: Reserve materials are those non-living inclusions which are directly concerned with the nutrition of plants, i.e. they serve as plant food matters. They are again of three types, [...]