| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3202641 | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The human immune system mobilizes a broad repertoire of innate and adaptive responses to protect against the universe of pathogens it encounters. Central to these protective responses are its mechanisms to distinguish self from nonself. This overview describes the major mechanisms used by the immune system to respond to invading microbes and identifies settings in which disturbed immune function exacerbates tissue injury.
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Authors
David D. Chaplin,