The below mentioned article provides a study note on Tumour Immunity:- 1. Evidence of Immune Mechanism in Malignancy 2. Tumour Antigens 3. Tumour Associated Transplantation Antigens (TATAS) 4. Mechanism of Immune Response to Tumours 5. Immune Surveillance. Contents: Evidence of Immune Mechanism in Malignancy Tumour Antigens Tumour Associated Transplantation Antigens (TATAS) Mechanism of Immune Response to Tumours Immune Surveillance 1. [...]
In this article we will discuss about Antigens:- 1. History of Antigen 2. Composition of Antigen 3. Chemical Nature 4. General Properties. History of Antigen: The inhabitants of East Africa have succeeded in vaccination against the bite of poisonous snakes from time immemorial, they could immunise artificially against tick borne relapsing fever and could protect their cattle from contagious pleuropneumonia [...]
In this article we will discuss about Antibodies:- 1. History of Antibodies 2. The Nature of Antibodies 3. Immunoglobulin G or IgG 4. Kinds of Antibodies. History of Antibodies: Von Behring and Kitasato in Berlin in 19th century recognised antibodies in the blood stream of an immunized animal against tetanus and diphtheria. They observed clumping or agglutination of microorganisms and [...]