our p b p n blog.
this is : liveric.blogspot.com
A blog set up for the subject
Principles of Biochemistry & Physiology for Nutrition (PBPN)
by students of A7A1
just for Mdm Kalpana!:D
Our Question:
Our immune system tends to mount an immune response to the entry of an antigen from the same species (e.g. renal transplant).
- Discuss on the factors to be considered to prevent renal transplant rejection.
- Artificial implants (like pace makers, knee/hip joints?) and corneal transplants are not rejected by our immune system? Why?
Topic of Discussion:
* What is Immune System and How Does It Work?
* Renal Transplant Rejection
* Artificial implants and Corneal Transplants
* Q&A Session
* Interesting Facts!!
* Glossary
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Topic:
Glossary
Antibody: A soluble protein molecule produced and secreted by B cells in response to an antigen, which is capable of binding to that specific antigen.
Antigen: Any substance that, when introduced into the body, is recognized by the immune system.
Artificial Implant: Replacement of damaged or malfunctioned organ or tissue to an artificial one.
Donor: A person who gives his/her organ to a recipient.
Histocompatibility Testing: A method of matching the self antigens (HLA) on the tissues of a transplant donor with those of the recipient. The closer the match, the better the chance that the transplant will take.
Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA): Protein in markers of self used in histocompatibility testing. Some HLA types also correlate with certain autoimmune diseases.
Immune Response: Any defensive reaction to foreign material by the immune system.
Immunosuppression: Reduction of the immune responses, for instance by giving drugs to prevent transplant rejection.
Lymphatic system: The vessels, tissues and organs that store and carrylymphocytes that fight infection and other diseases.
Lymphocyte: a type of white blood cell.
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC): group of genes that controls several aspects of the immune response. MHC genes code for self markers on all body cells.
Recipient: A person who receives the donated organ.
Renal Transplant: A surgical procedure to replace malfunctioned kidneys which have already reached end-stage kidney disease.
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