Practical Immunology PDF

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Middle Tech. University Baqubah Technical institute Medical laboratories Techniques. Practical Immunology By Complement system Assist Lec. : Saif A. Mohammed...

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Middle Tech. University Baqubah Technical institute Medical laboratories Techniques. Practical Immunology By Complement system Assist Lec. : Saif A. Mohammed By Assist Lec. : Saif A. Mohammed November , 2022 M.sc Saif A. Mohammed Practical immunology complement system test? The complement system consists of almost 60 proteins, approximately 30 of which are circulating blood proteins that work together to promote immune and inflammatory responses. Complement tests measure the amount or activity of complement proteins in the blood. The complement system’s principal role is to help identify, destroy and remove foreign pathogens like bacteria and viruses, as well as damaged “self” materials (e.g., cells and proteins). Antigens Antigen is a substance that may be specifically bound by an antibody , A substance that induces specific immune response called antigen or immunogen or complete antigen ( Molecular weight > 100Kd ) M.sc Saif A. Mohammed Practical immunology Hapten / incomplete antigen The molecules that may bind to antibodies but can’t elicit immune response. These molecules are called hapten. Molecular weight