Immunology Terminologycontinued Immunology Review 369
TERM
Hapten
Histamine
Hypersensitivity
Immunity
Immunogen
Immunoglobulin (Ig)
Immunology
Inflammation
Interferons
Interleukins
Ligand
EXPLANATION
Low molecular weight substance that can bind to ab once it’s formed, but is incapable of stimulating ab
production unless bound to larger carrier molecule.Vasoactive amine released from mast cells & basophils during allergic rxn.Heightened state of immune responsiveness that causes tissue damage in host.Resistance to infection.Any substance capable of inducing immune response.Antibody.Study of reactions of host when exposed to foreign substances.Cellular & humoral mechanisms involved in reaction to injury or infection.Cytokines with antiviral properties. Also active against certain tumors & inflammatory processes.Cytokines produced by leukocytes that affect inflammatory response through ↑in soluble factors or cells.Molecule that binds to another molecule of complementary configuration; the substance being measured
in an immunoassay.continued...