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INNATE IMMUNITY: BROADLY SPECIFIC HOST DEFENSES

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the causative agent of periodontal disease

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PORPHYROMONAS GINGIVALIS

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it is characterized by the presence of insoluble aggregates of amyloid-beta protein (AB) in the brain, producing plaques that interfere with cognitive brain function

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

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it is a neurotoxic protease produce by invading bacteria that triggered inflammation and accumulation of Amyloid-beta, which colocalized on cells of P. gingivalis, ultimately promoting AB plaque formation.

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GINGIPAINS

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the acquired ability to recognize and destroy a particular pathogen or its products, dependent on previous exposure to the pathogen or its products

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ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY

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a soluble protein produced by B cells and plasma cells that interacts with antigen; also called immunoglobin

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ANTIBODY

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the process by which NK cells bind IgG-coated target cells and kill them by secreting cytolytic toxins

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ANTIBODY-DEPENDENT CELL-MEDIATED CYTOXICITY (ADCC)

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a molecule capable of interacting with specific components of the immune system and that often functions as an immunogen to elicit an adaptive immune response

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ANTIGEN

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a macrophage, dendritic cell, or B cell that takes up and processes antigen and presents it to T-helper cells

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ANTIGEN-PRESENTING-CELL (APC)

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a circulating granulocyte that contains granules of inflammatory mediators that, in some case, contribute to allergic reactions

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BASOPHIL

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a lymphocycte that has immunoglobulin surface receptors, produces immunoglobulin, and may present antigens to T cells

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B CELL

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a cell surface immunoglobulin that acts as an antigen receptors on a B cell

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B CELL RECEPTOR (BCR)

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a soluble protein that recruits immune cells to an injury site; a type of cytokine

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CHEMOKINE

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a series of proteins that react sequentially with antibody-antigen complexes, manose-binding lectin, or alternative activation pathway proteins to amplify or potentiate target dell destruction

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COMPLEMENT SYSTEM

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a soluble protein produced by a leukocye or damaged host cell; modulated an immune response

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CYTOKINE

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a phagocytic antigen-presenting cell found in various body tissues; transports antigen to secondary lymphoid organ

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DENDRITIC CELL

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the portion of an antigen that reacts with a specific antibody or T cell receptor

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EPITOPE

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a phagocytic granulocyte especially active against extracellular parasites, such as helminths

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EOSINOPHIL

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an increase in body temperature resulting from infection of the presence of toxins in the body

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FEVER

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a leukocyte derived from a myeloid precursor that contains cytoplasmic granules consisting of toxins or enzymes that are released to destroy target cells

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GRANULOCYTE

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the process by which precursors stem cells in the bone marrow or gut differentiate into any type of blood cell

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HEMATOPOIESIS

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a progenitor cell found primarily in the bone marrow but also in the gut that can differentiate into any of a variety of blood cells

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HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL

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the ability to rapidly produce large quantities of specific immune cells or antibodies after subsequent exposure to a previously encountered antigen

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IMMUNE MEMORY

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the ability of an organism to resist infection

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IMMUNITY

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a soluble protein produced by B cells and plasma cells that interacts with antigen; also called antibody

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IMMUNOGLOBULIN

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a cytosolic signaling complex that contain NOD-like receptor pyrin 3 (NLRP3) and mediates the activation of potent proinflammatory cytokines

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INFLAMMASOME

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a nonspecific reaction to noxious stimuli such as tocins and pathogens, characterized by redness (erythema), swelling (edema), pain, and heat, usually localized at the site of infection

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INFLAMMATION

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the inherent ability to recognize and destroy an individual pathogen or its products that does not rely on previous exposure to a pathogen or its products

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INNATE IMMUNITY

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cytokine proteins produced by virus-infected cells that induce signal transduction in nearby cells, resulting in transcription of antiviral genes and expression of antiviral proteins

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INTERFERONS

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the ability of a pathogen to enter into host cells or tissues, spread,a nd cause disease

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INVASIONS

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a nucleated cell in blood; also called a white blood cell

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LEUKOCYTE

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organs that contain lymphocytes and phagocytes arranged to encounter microorganisms and antigens as they travel through the lymphatic circulation

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LYMPH NODES

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a subset of nucleated cells in blood involved in the adaptive immune response; B cells and T cells

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LYMPHOCYCTES

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a large leukocyte found in tissues that has phagocytic and antigen-presenting capabilities

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MACROPHAGE

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a genetic region that encodes several proteins important for antigen processing and presentation; MHC1 proteins are expressed on a nucleated cells, whereas MCHII proteins are expressed only on antigen-presenting cells

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MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMNPLEX (MHC)

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tissue granulocyte similar in function to basophils that contains intracytoplasmic granules with inflammatory mediators

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cicrculating phagocyte that contains many lysosomes and can diffrentiate into a macrophage or dendritic cell

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a part of the lymphatic system that interacts with antigens and microorganisms that enter the body through mucuos membranes, including those of the gut, the genitourinary tract, and the respiratory tract

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MUCOSA-ASSOCIATED LYMPHOID TISSUE(MALT)

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a specialized lymphocyte that recognize and destroys infected host cells or cancerous cells in a nonspeciifc manner

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NATURAL KILLER (NK) CELL

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a leukocyte exhibiting phagocytic properties , granular cytoplasm(granulocoyte), and a multilobed nucleus; also called polymorphonuclear leukocyte or PMN

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NEUTROPHIL

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the deposition of antibody or complement protein on the surface of a pathogen or other antigen that results in enhanced phagocytosis

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OPSONIZATION

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a repeating structural component of a microorganism or virus recognized by a pattern recognition receptor (PRR)

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PATHOGEN-ASSOCIATED MOLECULAR PATTERN (PAMP)

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Aa protein that is soluble or bound to a phagocyte membrane and that recognizes a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)

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PATTERN RECOGNITION RECEPTOR
(PRR)

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a cell that engulfs foreign particles, and can ingest kill, and digest most pathogens

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a mechanism for ingesting particulate material in which a portion of the cytoplasmic membrane surrounds the particle and brings it into the cell; for phagocytes of the immune system, the process of engulfing and killing foreign particles and cells

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PHAGOCYTOSIS

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an intracytoplasmic vacuole containing engulfed materials, especially pathogens or foreign particles

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PHAGOSOMES

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the liquid portion of the blood containing proteins and other solutes

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a differentiated B cell that produces soluble antibodies

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PLASMA CELL

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an organ in which antigen-reactive lymphocytes develop and become functional; the bone marrow is the primary lymphoid organ for B cells; the thymus is the primary lymphoid organ for T cells

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PRIMARY LYMPHOID ORGAN

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an organ at which antigens interact with antigen-presenting phagocytes and lymphocytes to generate an adaptive immune response; the include lymph node, spleen, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)

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SECONDARY LYMPHOID ORGAN

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the liquid (noncellular) portion of the blood with clotting proteins removed

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the ability of cells of the adaptive immune response to interact with particular antigens

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SPECIFICITY

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a lymphocyte that interacts with antigens through a T cell receptor for antigen; T cells are divided into functional subsets including Tc(T-cytotoxic) cells and Th (T-helper) cells. The Th cells, are further subdivide into Th 1 (inflammatory) cells and Th2 cells, which aid B cells in antibody formation

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an antigen-specific receptor protein on the surface of T cells

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T CELL RECEPTOR (TCR)

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one of a family of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) found onb phagocytes, structurally and functionally related to Toll receptrs in Drosophilia, that recognize a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)

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TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR (TLR)

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True or False. Even if pathogens adhere to an exposure site, the organism cannot colonize the hot if the site is not compatible with the pathogen’s nutritional and metabolic needs.

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True or False. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the causative agenT of AIDS) infect only humans and their closest primate relatives, including the great apes.

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TRUE
-Because the HIV-binding cell surface proteins CXCR4, present on human T lymphocytes, and CCR5, present on human macrophages, are also expressed in great apes. Other animals, including most other primates, lack CXCR4 and CCR5 and are therefore not susceptible to HIV infection.

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True or False. Stem cell differentiation in these tissues is influenced by soluble cytokine and chemokine, proteins that direct immune cell production, function, and movement, thereby modulating the immune response

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True or False. A leukocyte will differentiate and mature through either the MYELOID or the LYMPHOID lineage.

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Leukocyte move throughout the body in the process called

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DIAPEDESIS

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mature myeloid cells develop from one of two lineages, what is it

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MONOCYTES and GRANULOCYTES

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primary lymphoid organ/s

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BONE MARROW and THYMUS

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secondary lymphoid organ/s

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SPLEEN, LYMPH NODES, and MALT

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B cells mature and originate in

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BONE MARROW

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T cells mature and originate in

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Originate: BONE MARROW
Mature: THYMUS

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-1

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lipoprotein in mycrobacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-2

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peptidoglycan on gram-positive bacteria; zymosan in fungi

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-3

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double-stranded viral RNA

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-4

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LPS (lipopolysaccharide) in gram-negative bacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-5

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flagellin in bacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-6

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lipoproteins in mycobacteria; zymosan in fungi

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-7

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single-stranded viral RNA

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-8

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single-stranded viral RNA

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What is the PAMPs and target of TLR-9

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unmethylated CpG oligonucleotides in bacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of NOD1

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peptidoglycan on gram-negative bacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of NOD2

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peptidoglycan on gram-positive bacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of NOD3

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inflammasome component

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What is the PAMPs and target of Mannose-binding lectin

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mannose-containing components of microbial cell surface, as in gram-negative bacteria

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What is the PAMPs and target of C-reactive protein

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components of gram-positive cell walls

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chemicals that signal that raise body temperature and cause fever

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PROSTAGLANDINS

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components of pathogens that induce fever, such as lipid A endotoxin of gram-negative bacteria LPS

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EXOGENOUS PYROGENES

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molecules that bind and sequester iron in blood and lymph, thus depriving pathogens of this important nutrient

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TRANSFERRINS

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The release of endogenous pyrogenes is a physiological response to the presence of

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EXOGENOUS PYROGENES

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an inflammatory response that spreads inflammatory cells and mediators through the entire circulatory and lympathic systems can lead to

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SEPTIC SHOCK

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molecules cause inflammatory reactions at the site of complement deposition

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ANAPHYLATOXINS

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it is a cytotoxin that causes apoptosis or programmed cell death, characterized by non-inflammatory DNA degradation and membrane blebbing

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it is a protein that bin in membrane of the target cell and forms a pore through which the granzymes enter the cell

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