The main function of B cells is to produce antibodies. Antibodies are complex molecules produced by the immune system in response to antigens. As mentioned previously, antigens are foreign proteins or glycoproteins (a sugar linked to a protein) that trigger the immune response. Every living cell produces several different proteins, each unique to its own cell type and species. The antibody produced against the antigen is entirely specific to that antigen. (more…)
Antibodies which are also known as immunoglobulin are found in our blood and other bodily fluids. Antibodies are used as a mechan ...
It is common to find anti-food IgG antibodies circulating in blood, even in people who have no signs or history of adverse reac ...
Our current knowledge for trigger factor and food allergy intolerance is still in it infancy level. We already known that the aller ...
Exotoxins are noxious proteins secreted by many bacteria. These toxins are often heat-labile and thus can be heat-inactivated f ...
Immune system is your body’s defense mechanism to protect from infectious organism and other living object invaded your body. T ...
There is nothing more scary for a new parent than the thought that their child might get sick. But while most parents manage to keep their children away from cold and flu germs, most don’t realise the effect that household allergens can have on their newborn baby. Baby allergies can be caused by a simple factor in your house; from dust mites to pollen, pet fur to mold, any of these common allergens can cause your child to develop an allergy. (more…)
An infant who is having trouble breathing because of nasal congestion is tough to watch. Too young to understand how to clear t ...
There are still many people that are giving consultation to others, suggest the wrong advice in the context of the treatment of bab ...
Avoidance of respiratory irritants such as environmental tobacco smoke, whether actively or passively inhaled, is universally recom ...
Children in the early of their life is prone to allergy because their body immune system is not developed completely. As a matter o ...
Asthma is a disease which affects the airways. The inside lining of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. It affects ...