Applied Pathology

Complement system – applied aspect

Dr Anitha MA BHMS,MD(Hom) Dr.Padiyar Homoeopathic Medical College.Kerala This term ‘complement’ is coined by Ehrlich, because this factor complemented the action of antibody. ‘Complement’ refers to a system of factors which occur in normal serum, […]

Applied Pathology

Antigen and antibody

Dr P Pramod BHMS,MD(Hom) Antigen : The immune response is characterized by the production of proteins and specifically reactive lymphocytes when an animal encounters foreign macromolecule or cell. The inducing substances are called antigens-antibody generators or […]

Applied Pathology

Complement system- active transport

Dr Smitha Madhavan   BHMS,MD(Hom) Active transport Definition : Movement of solute molecules against a concentration gradient by an energy dependent mechanism. Two basic forms: 1. Primary active transport 2. Secondary active transport Substances that are […]

Applied Pathology

Hypersensitivity – applied aspects

When adaptive immune response occurs in an exaggerated or inappropriate form, the term hypersensitivity is applied. Hypersensitivity reactions are the result of normally beneficial immune responses acting inappropriately and sometimes cause inflammatory reactions and tissue […]

Applied Physiology

Leucocytes and its applied Physiology

Dr.Sreekumar.A Leucocytes -Its Development, Functions, Normal Values, Variations. Leucocytes or white blood cells have an important function in defending the body cells against the microbes and other foreign materials. Leucocytes are the largest blood cells […]