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How Does The Immune System Work?

How the immune system decides which bacterial species to attack. A new study reveals a mechanism by which the immune system may decide whether a bacterial species is a partner in bodily processes or an invader worthy of attack. Source 3j.

Work System Immune The How

Bad antibodies made good: The immune system's secret weapon uncovered. The 'bad apples' of the immune system are also its secret weapon, according to major new research. Scientists have revealed how a population of 'bad' antibodies in the immune system -- which are usually 'silenced' because they can harm the body -- can provide crucial protection against invading microbes. Source 2n.

How Does The Immune System Work? Health & Special Psychology

How immune cells kill bacteria with acid. The first line of immune defense against invading pathogens like bacteria are macrophages, immune cells that engulf every foreign object that crosses their way and kill their prey with acid. However, it is not yet entirely understood how the acidification process is established. In their quest to systematically study proteins that transport chemicals across cellular membranes, researchers characterized the critical role for transporter SLC4A7, providing valuable new insights for many pathologic conditions. Source 9q.

Work System Immune The How

Its just amazing how the human body works and how all these tiny cells know what to do and how to do it to keep us healthy.

Work System Immune The How

How cells recognize uninvited guests. Until now, the immune sensor TLR8 has remained in the shadows of science. A research team has now discovered how this sensor plays an important role in defending human cells against intruders. The enzymes RNaseT2 and RNase2 cut ribonucleic acids (RNAs) of bacteria into small fragments that are as characteristic as a thumbprint. Only then can TLR8 recognize the dangerous pathogens and initiate countermeasures. Source 1r.