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9 Important Antigen-Antibody Reactions | Microbiology

The following points highlight the nine important antigen-antibody reactions. They are: 1. Precipitation Reactions 2. Immunodiffusion Test 3. Counter Current Immunoelectroptioresis Test 4. Agglutination Reactions 5. Complement Fixation Reactions 6. Neutralization Reactions 7. Radioimmunoassay 8. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay 9. Fluorescent Antibody Technique. 1. Precipitation Reactions: The reaction of soluble antigens with IgG or IgM antibodies to form a large interlocking [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:03:58+00:00November 28, 2016|Immunology|Comments Off on 9 Important Antigen-Antibody Reactions | Microbiology
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Characteristics of Epitopes | Immunology

In this article we will discuss about the characteristics of epitopes. 1. An antibody that is specific for an antigen binds non-covalently to a region of the mole­cule surface known as epitope. 2. Naturally occurring epitopes are relatively small (either amino-acids or sugar residues). 3. Specific epitope should fit with the specific site present on antibody (antibody-binding site). 4. The [...]

By |2016-11-05T04:14:18+00:00November 5, 2016|Immunology|Comments Off on Characteristics of Epitopes | Immunology
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Organs in Immune System of Humans | Immunology

The following points highlight the two main types of organs present in immune system of humans. The types are: 1. Primary Lymphoid Organs 2. Secondary Lymphoid Organs. Type # 1. Primary Lymphoid Organs: Primary lymphoid organs (PLO) are the major sites of lymphocyte development i.e. lympho­poiesis. Lymphocytes differentiate from lymphoid stem cells, proliferate and mature into functional cells called immuno-competent [...]

By |2016-11-05T04:14:18+00:00November 5, 2016|Immune System|Comments Off on Organs in Immune System of Humans | Immunology
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