Molecular Immunology

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Molecular Immunology

Molecular Immunology (pronunciation: mo-le-cu-lar im-mu-no-lo-gy) is a branch of Immunology that focuses on the understanding and application of immune system processes at a molecular level.

Etymology

The term 'Molecular Immunology' is derived from two words. 'Molecular', from the Latin molecula meaning 'small mass', and 'Immunology', from the Latin immunis meaning 'exempt' and the Greek -logia meaning 'study of'.

Definition

Molecular Immunology involves the study of the immune system and its responses to threats on a molecular level. This includes the study of genes, proteins, and cells that are involved in immune responses. It also involves the study of how these components interact with each other and with pathogens to produce an immune response.

Related Terms

  • Antigen: A substance that triggers an immune response, especially the production of antibodies.
  • Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
  • Immune Response: The reaction of the cells and fluids of the body to the presence of a substance which is not recognized as a constituent of the body itself.
  • Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
  • Immunogenetics: The branch of medical genetics that explores the relationship between the immune system and genetics.

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