SELF TOLERANCES
\sˈɛlf tˈɒləɹənsɪz], \sˈɛlf tˈɒləɹənsɪz], \s_ˈɛ_l_f t_ˈɒ_l_ə_ɹ_ə_n_s_ɪ_z]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
The normal lack of the ability to produce an immunological response to autologous (self) antigens. A breakdown of self tolerance leads to autoimmune diseases. The ability to recognize the difference between self and non-self is the prime function of the immune system.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.