Normal flora of the Skin
Skin microflora Human skin has relatively fewer number and types of normal flora. Skin consists of outer epidermis, inner dermis with hair, sweat and sebaceous […]
Antibody: Structure, classes and functions
Antibody: Structure, classes and functions Structure of antibody Antibodies are the globular protein belonging to immunoglobulin (Ig) family. Antibody molecules have a common structure […]
Cytokines: properties and receptors
Cytokines: properties and receptors Cytokines are low molecular weight (30KDa) regulatory protein or glycoprotein secreted by White blood cells and various other cells in body […]
Normal flora of human host: Types, Examples and Roles
Normal flora of human host: Types, Examples and Roles Microorganisms associated with healthy tissue of host semi-permanently without causing disease are known as Normal flora […]
RPR test: Principle, Procedure, Result interpretation and Application
RPR test: Principle, Procedure, Result interpretation and Application Principle: RPR test stands for Rapid Plasma Regain test. It is a serological test used for the […]
VDRL test: Principle, Procedure, Result interpretation and Application
VDRL test: Principle, Procedure, Result interpretation and Application Principle: VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test. It is used for serological diagnosis of syphilis […]
Anatomical and Physico-chemical barriers of immune system
Anatomical and Physico-chemical barriers of immune system Anatomical barriers Skin and mucus membrane are the examples of anatomical barriers that provides immunity. Skin and mucus […]
Phagocytosis or Phagocytic barrier of immune system
Phagocytosis or Phagocytic barrier of immune system Phagocytosis is an important defense mechanism of host to provide immunity. Most of the bacteria that enter into […]
Immunity and its types: Innate and Acquired immunity
Immunity and its types: Innate and Acquired immunity Immunity is derived from Latin word “immunis” which means free from burden. In this case burden refers […]
Cells of immune system: Lymphocytes, phagocytic cell, granulocytes and dendritic cells
Cells of immune system: Lymphocytes, phagocytic cell, granulocytes and dendritic cells WBCs are the principle cells of immune system formed hematopoietic stem cell by the […]