The role of immune system cells and their receptors in viral infections – selected data
Journal Title: Advances in Hygiene and Experimental Medicine - Year 2014, Vol 68, Issue
Abstract
The study of the immune system started about a hundred years ago with the phagocytosis experiments of Mechnikov. That which is now referred to as non-specific cell-mediated immunity was quickly linked to studies related to, inter alia, the immunity determined by antibodies (humoral), which has long been considered as the first line of defense against diseases caused by micro-organisms, including viruses. Despite their small size, viruses have a huge impact on the host, as they produce substances that stimulate the antiviral response and affect it. The paper presents selected data on participation of immune system cells and their receptors in viral infections, as the host cells have evolved a number of specific cellular and humoral components of the signaling networks that are involved in the detection and the host’s response to viral infections.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna Śliwa-Dominiak, Beata Tokarz-Deptuła, Wiesław Deptuła
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP67342
- DOI -
- Views 156
- Downloads 0
Porównanie metod optycznych oznaczania liczby bakterii
Salvia hispanica (chia) as a promising source of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with antiatherogenic and cardioprotective properties
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an annual plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Mesoamerica, today’s Mexico and Guatemala, where it has been cultivated since ancient times. Chia seed contains up to 18...
Parametry angiogenezy a czynniki ryzyka zakrzepicy w czerwienicy prawdziwej
Aim: The assessment of angiogenic parameters in so-called “liquid tumors”, such as myeloproliferative neoplasms, remains an open clinical issue. The aim of the study is to evaluate the concentration of vascular endotheli...
Lymphocele – urological complication after renal transplantation
Renal transplantation is the best renal replacement treatment. It provides longer survival and a better quality of life. The outcome of renal transplantation is influenced by the occurrence of various complications, incl...
Ameboid movement of cancer cells
Cell migration is a very complicated process essential for proper functioning of all living cells and organisms. It underlies numerous physiological processes as embryogenesis or wound healing as well as pathological pro...