Adaptive Immunity and Immune Disorders

Vocabulary flashcards covering the components of adaptive immunity, antibody functions, antigen structures, and immune system disorders based on the lecture transcript.

Humoral Immunity

A branch of adaptive immunity characterized by the involvement of B-cells and antibodies.

Cell-Mediated Immunity

A branch of adaptive immunity characterized by the involvement of T-cells, TCR (T-cell receptors), and cytokines.

Antibody Functions

The biological functions performed by antibodies, which include neutralization, opsonization, agglutination, complement activation, and antitoxin action.

Epitopes

Specific structural sites or regions located on antigens.

Haptens

Small molecules related to antigens that can interact with the immune response.

Autoimmunity

A disorder of the immune system characterized by an immune response targeted against self antigens.

Possible Origins of Autoimmunity

Potential causes or contributors to autoimmune conditions, specifically genetics, molecular mimicry from infection, and the gut microbiome.

Hyposensitivity and Hypersensitivity

Types of disorders of the immune system characterized by an abnormal immune response level.