Glossary of terms
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Inhibitory Receptors
Inhibitory receptors are a type of protein found on the surface of immune cells, such as T cells… -
Antibodies (Immunoglobulins)
Antibodies are protein molecules that belong to the adaptive immune system. Their main role is to… -
The Immune System
The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs, and tissues whose main role is to protect… -
Covalent Bond (Regular and Reversible)
A covalent bond is a strong connection between two atoms in which they share electrons. This… -
Prodrug (Pre-drug)
A prodrug, or “pre-drug,” is a medication that’s administered in the same ways as regular drugs,… -
Transmigration / Diapedesis
Transmigration, also known as diapedesis, is an essential process in the immune system in which… -
Cytokine Storm
A cytokine storm (also called hypercytokinemia) is an abnormal immune response in which the immune… -
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening medical condition that develops in… -
PECAM-1 Protein
PECAM-1 (short for Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1) is a key protein found on the… -
Transcription Factors
Transcription factors are specialized proteins inside the cell that function as control switches… -
Ribosome
The ribosome is the cell’s “protein factory” – a tiny, intricate, and essential assembly found in… -
Immune Cell Exhaustion
Immune cells are the body’s defenders against invading organisms. Immune cell exhaustion is a state…
