机构:
Univ Texas, Med Branch, Div Allergy & Immunol, Galveston, TX 77555 USAUniv Texas, Med Branch, Div Allergy & Immunol, Galveston, TX 77555 USA
Alam, R
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机构:
[1] Univ Texas, Med Branch, Div Allergy & Immunol, Galveston, TX 77555 USA
来源:
PRIMARY CARE
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1998年
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25卷
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04期
关键词:
D O I:
10.1016/S0095-4543(05)70084-1
中图分类号:
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号:
1004 ;
120402 ;
摘要:
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.