B-Cells vs T-Cells Difference between B Cells and T Cells: Lymphocytes are the key cells of the immune system and they are responsible for the adaptive immune response of an organism. They are also responsible many of the immunological characteristics such as specificity, diversity, memory and self/non-self recognition. Lymphocytes constitute about 20 – 40% of … Read more
In the previous post, we have discussed the introductory features of antibodies. There we have also discussed the reason for calling Antibodies (Ab) as Immunoglobulins (Ig). In this lesson, we will see the detailed account on Immunoglobulin Structure and Function. What are Immunoglobulins (Ig)? As we discussed earlier, the Antibodies or Immunoglobulins are globular proteins … Read more
Antibodies vs Immunoglobulins All Antibodies are Immunoglobulins but all Immunoglobulins are NOT Antibodies. Antibodies are the antigen binding proteins found on the B-cell membrane and secreted by the plasma cells of the immune system. Antibodies are commonly called as ‘IMMUNOGLOBULINS’. In the present post we will see, what is the exact difference between an Immunoglobulin … Read more
Innate vs Adaptive Immunity Difference between Innate and Adaptive Immunity: The main function of immune system in our body is to prevent or resist infections by pathogenic microorganisms. The immune system in an organism is initiated with the recognition of the invading microorganism. The immunity against the invading microbes shown by our body can be … Read more
Active vs Passive Immunity In this post we will Differentiate between Active and Passive Immunity in our body. The acquired immunity is the immunity acquired by an organism during its life. The acquired immunity against a particular microbe may be induced by the host’s response to the microbe or by the transfer of antibodies or … Read more