A brief review of the immune system

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作者
Alam, R [1 ]
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[1] Univ Texas, Med Branch, Div Allergy & Immunol, Galveston, TX 77555 USA
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PRIMARY CARE | 1998年 / 25卷 / 04期
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10.1016/S0095-4543(05)70084-1
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
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This article provides a brief review of the immune system and describes the features of innate and adaptive immunity and their similarities and differences. The mechanism of antigen presentation and major histocompatibility complex restriction is discussed as well as the structure and function of T cells and B cells. Three tables present a concise description of cytokines, interleukins, and chemokines.
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