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Organ Transplant and Immunotherapy

Author: Amanda Soderlind

Organ Transplant

Source: Video and Images Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Immunotherapy

Source: Video and Images Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Terms to Know
Cytotoxic T Cells

A type of T cell that works to kill target cells.

Immunotherapy

Medical treatments that assist, enhance, or suppress our immune response to pathogens.

Interferons

Cytokines that help cells during a viral infection; infected cells secrete interferons that warn surrounding cells that a viral infection is ensuing. Interferon stimulates the surrounding cells to increase their antiviral defenses.

MHC Markers

Cellular markers on the plasma membrane that play an important role in mediating adaptive immunity.

Monoclonal Antibody

An antibody that specifically targets only one of a pathogen's many antigens (unique chemical markers).