Category: Lab Notes: Immunology

T helper 2 (Th2) cells are a distinct subset of CD4+ T lymphocytes that play a crucial role in humoral…

T helper 1 (Th1) cells are a specialized subset of CD4+ T lymphocytes that play a central role in cell-mediated…

Category Th1 cells Th2 cells Remarks Primary Function Cell-mediated immunity Humoral immunity (antibody production) These represent distinct branches of the…

Blood is a complex fluid containing various types of cells, each with distinct roles in maintaining homeostasis, immunity, and oxygen…

Cytotoxic T cells, also known as CD8+ T cells or cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), are a crucial component of the…

Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) are specialized immune cells that serve as critical intermediaries between the innate and adaptive immune responses. Their…

Helper T cells, also known as Th cells or CD4+ T cells, are a subset of T lymphocytes that play…

T cells, or T lymphocytes, are a critical component of the adaptive immune system, playing a central role in cell-mediated…

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in the body’s immune system, particularly in…

Granulocytes Neutrophils Eosinophils basophils Agranulocytes  Lymphocytes:  B cells T cells natural killer (NK) cells Monocytes:  Macrophages dendritic cells

Synonyms: Leukocytes, Leucocytes, White blood cells, WBCs White blood cells (WBCs) are essential components of the immune system, responsible for…

Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC) is a crucial immune mechanism that bridges humoral and cellular immunity. In this process, antibodies mark…

Natural Killer (NK) cells are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte and a key component of the innate immune system, crucial…

Natural Killer (NK) cells are fundamental components of immunotherapy, and their cryopreservation is essential for advancing cancer treatment and infectious…

Antibodies are glycoproteins with a molecular weight of approximately 160 kDa. They are produced by immune cells and are vital…