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 […]
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Difference between Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity – Comparison Table
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 […]
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Difference between Active Immunity and Passive Immunity – Comparison Table
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 […]
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Difference between Type I and Type II Interferons (INF Alpha/Beta vs INF Gamma)
Type I vs Type II Interferons Interferons or INFs are glycoproteins with indirect antiviral properties. They are cytokines whose production in the cell is induced by viral infections. Interferons stimulate the synthesis of antiviral proteins in the cells which inhibit the multiplication of viral particles. Learn more: Interferons: Definition, […]
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Interferons (INF): Definition, Antiviral Properties, Functions, Classification and Clinical Significance
Interferons are Glycoproteins with Antiviral Properties Interferons or INFs are low molecular weight glyco-proteins produced by certain eukaryotic cells in response to viral infections. They are cytokines with indirect or non-specific antiviral activities. Interferons stimulate the production of antiviral proteins in the cells which inhibit the synthesis of viral RNA […]
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