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AIDS cripples the immune system by interfering with activity of cells called?
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HIV cripples the immune system by infecting and killing helper T cells (specifically CD4+ T cells), macrophages, and dendritic cells. These cells hold crucial roles in the immune system in identifying and destroying antigens (foreign invaders). Over time, this destruction of the immune system causes the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
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What is the immune disorder that occurs when the production or activity of immune cells or complement is abnormal?
The immune disorder that occurs when the production or activity of immune cells or complement is abnormal is called primary immunodeficiency. It is a group of genetic disorders that affect the immune system's ability to effectively defend the body against infections. This can lead to recurrent or severe infections and other immune-related complications.
What is an Immune suppressing drug?
Anything that reduces the activity of the immune system
What is a immunostimulant?
Immunostimulants are substances that trigger increased immune activity. An example would be the compound called adjuvant that is found in most vaccines.
What is Ampligen?
It a drug which stimulates the immune system and has antiviral activity
Why does a person with AIDS have a suppressed immune system?
The HIV virus attacks white blood cells, suppressing immune activity.
What is ADA Deficiency?
It is a genetic disease that can disrupt the usual development and activity of your immune system.
What is involved in a variety process such as a cell signaling immune response and enzyme activity?
proteins
What is involved in a variety of processes such as cell signaling immune response and enzyme activity?
proteins
Which types of T cells are a critical component of the immune system because it stimulates and enhances the activity of other components of the immune system?
T -helper cells
Assessment of immune complex in tissues?
The value of three immune complex assays in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus: an assessment of immune complex levels, size and immunochemical properties in relation to disease activity and manifestations.
What is the Study of the immune system called?
Immunology is the study of the immune system.
What cells suppress the immune response in order to prevent over activity?
Suppressor T cell
