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	Immune system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The adaptive immune system, also called the "acquired immune system", ensures that most mammals that survive an initial infection by a pathogen are generally immune to further illness, caused by that same pathogen.
		The adaptive immune system is based on dedicated immune cells termed leukocytes (white blood cells) that are produced by stem cells in the bone marrow, and mature in the thymus and/or lymph nodes.
		Suppression of the immune system is often used to control autoimmune disorders or inflammation when this causes excessive tissue damage, and to prevent transplant rejection after an organ transplant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Immune_system (2074 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Immune response
		The immune response is how your body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and substances that appear foreign and harmful to the body.
		Immune system disorders occur when the immune response is inappropriate, excessive, or lacking.
		Transplant rejection involves the destruction of transplanted tissues or organs and is a major complication of organ transplantation.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000821.htm (1151 words)

	Aging and the Immune System
		The immune system, which is responsible for fighting infection, simply does not function as efficiently in older adults as in younger people.
		The body at this age probably still has the ability to generate fevers and other immunity weapons, but the central nervous system is simply less sensitive to immune signals and doesn't react as quickly or efficiently to infection.
		While vaccines do not work as well in the immune system of older adults, vaccinations for diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, diphtheria and tetanus have been found to reduce mortality in the elderly and are still worthwhile.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/999210348.html (713 words)

	Immune system - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The immune system is the collection of organs and tissues involved in the adaptive defense of a body against foreign biological material.
		It may be broken down into the adaptive immune system, composed of four lymphoid organs (thymus, lymph nodes, spleen and submucosal lymphoid nodules) and the group motile cells that are involved in the body's defense against foreign bodies.
		Adjuvants, or chemicals that stimulate an immune response, provide this "second signal" in procedures when an antigen that would not normally raise an immune response is artificially introduced into a host.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /immune_system.htm (1968 words)

	Immune
		Macrophages are the immune cells that filter lymph, consuming bacteria and cellular debris while protecting the lymph system from invasion and damage.
		This immune response is tailored to specific antigens and is vital to resisting infection from mold-like bacteria including yeast, fungi, parasites and such viruses as Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex and hepatitis.
		However, there are numerous natural remedies that are capable of stimulating a sluggish immune system-empowering it to respond to a number of assaults by viruses and bacteria.
	www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Health/immune.htm (1247 words)

	Immune System
		As the body’s immune system is known to slowly weaken as we age, it may be wise to introduce the daily supplementation of astragalus, along with other immune-enhancing supplements (e.g., antioxidants, zinc and reishi mushroom extract) to help preserve and optimize immune function throughout our lifetime.
		Immune Resoration of Local Xenogeneic Graft-versus-host Reaction in Cancer Patients in In-vitro and Reversal of Cyclophosphamide-induced Immune suppression in the Rat in Vivo by Fractionated Astragalus membranaceous.
		A significant number of botanical agents are known to modulate immune function in humans, and therefore, may be recommended as therapeutic agents in the treatment of certain immune-compromised states and as an intervention to help prevent or retard the age-related decline seen in immune function.
	www.nutratherapeutics.com /html/immune_system.html (6109 words)

	The Body: The Immune System -- An Overview
		The immune system is composed of many interdependent cell types that collectively protect the body from bacterial, parasitic, fungal, viral infections and from the growth of tumor cells.
		An immune response is initiated when the macrophage or dendritic cells present the antigen to the appropriate B or T cells.
		An immune response to foreign antigen requires the presence of an antigen-presenting cell (APC), (usually either a macrophage or dendritic cell) in combination with a B cell or T cell.
	www.thebody.com /step/immune.html (1793 words)

	Immune system
		However, if the immune system is NOT working properly, the cancer cells will build up and we will have a tumor, either of microscopic size or one that is palpable (it can be felt) or one that shows up on some diagnostic test.
		Cancer is a disease of immune failure; therefore, foods that depress the immune system should be avoided.
		Exercise is good for the immune system, but when done to excess it is a suppressor.
	www.angelfire.com /bc3/sunflower_heng/immunesystem.html (1544 words)

	Immune System
		The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day.
		The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.
		Although immune system disorders usually can't be prevented, you can help your child's immune system stay strong and fight illnesses by staying informed about your child's condition and working closely with your child's doctor.
	kidshealth.org /parent/general/body_basics/immune.html (2145 words)

	Immune response
		The immune response is the way the body recognizes and defends itself against microorganisms, viruses, and substances recognized as foreign and potentially harmful to the body.
		Some of these barriers are: the skin, stomach acid, mucous (traps microorganisms and small particles), the cough reflex, and enzymes in tears and skin oils.
		In some cases, suppression of the immune system is necessary (for example, in the treatment of autoimmune disorders or allergies).
	www.healthcentral.com /ency/408/000821.html (1163 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Your Immune System Works"
		To understand the power of the immune system, all that you have to do is look at what happens to anything once it dies.
		Obviously your immune system is doing something amazing to keep all of that dismantling from happening when you are alive.
		You also hear a lot about the immune system in the news as new parts of it are understood and new drugs come on the market -- knowing about the immune system makes these news stories understandable.
	science.howstuffworks.com /immune-system.htm (331 words)

	Auto-immune Disease Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Lupus erythematosus is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease where the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue.
		Graves' disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism, and is caused by anti-thyroid antibodies that have the effect of stimulating the thyroid into overproduction of thyroid hormone.
		Polyarthritis in dogs is an immune reaction severely affecting the joints of dogs.
	www.thelocalcolorartgallery.com /encyclopedia/Auto-immune_disease (1440 words)

	The Immune System
		The immune system protects us from invaders in the form of bacteria, viruses and so on, if we supply it with the proper materials.
		When our immune system is weakened, the invaders soon take over, resulting in disease and/or premature death.
		These are found in the blood, thymus gland, bone marrow, spleen, and lymph notes in the neck, groin, and armpits as well as near the intestines.
	immune.altmedangel.com /immune.htm (1218 words)

	Primary Immunodeficiency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The organs of the immune system are known as lymphoid organs because they are home to lymphocytes, small white blood cells that are key components of the immune defenses.
		In some immune deficiencies, the numbers of neutrophils may be reduced either because they are under attack or are not produced in normal numbers.
		Although the specifics vary from case to case, these children are vulnerable to serious infections caused by bacteria, as is typical with a B cell deficiency, and also by viruses and opportunistic germs, as is the case with a T cell deficiency.
	www.nichd.nih.gov /publications/pubs/primaryimmunobooklet.htm (13987 words)

	Information on the immune system - InnerVibrance.Com
		It is thought that the infectious agents remain dormant in the body tissue and once aware of a weakness in the immune system, attack the body's cells.
		To be effective, the immune system must have the ability to recognize these clever, camouflaged intruders and destroy them before they do any damage to the body.
		Proper digestion is key to a healthy immune system, by exercising you are also promoting better digestive function which will aid in keeping your body clean of toxins and keep the immune system healthy.
	www.innervibrance.com /immune_system (828 words)

	Immune System
		The immune system has a series of dual natures, the most important of which is self/non-self recognition.
		Parts of the immune system are antigen-specific (they recognize and act against particular antigens), systemic (not confined to the initial infection site, but work throughout the body), and have memory (recognize and mount an even stronger attack to the same antigen the next time).
		The goal of all vaccines is promote a primary immune reaction so that when the organism is again exposed to the antigen, a much stronger secondary immune response will be elicited.
	uhaweb.hartford.edu /BUGL/immune.htm (3339 words)

	Immune System - NIAID Net News
		The immune system is a complex of organs--highly specialized cells and even a circulatory system separate from blood vessels--all of which work together to clear infection from the body.
		The organs of the immune system, positioned throughout the body, are called lymphoid organs.
		The two major classes of lymphocytes are B cells, which grow to maturity in the bone marrow, and T cells, which mature in the thymus, high in the chest behind the breastbone.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /final/immun/immun.htm (979 words)

	Immune System Health
		The immune system is a complex network of specialized cells and organs that has evolved to defend the body against attacks by "foreign" invaders.
		The human body provides an ideal habitat for many of them and they try to break in; because the presence of these organisms is often harmful, the body's immune system will attempt to bar their entry or, failing that, to seek out and destroy them.
		The immune system displays both enormous diversity and extraordinary specificity; not only is it able to recognize many millions of distinctive nonself molecules, it can produce molecules and cells to match up with and counteract each one of them.
	www.immunecentral.com /immune-system/iss1.cfm (291 words)

	Nutritional Programs for Immune Enhancement - Elson M. Haas M.D. - HealthWorld Online
		This is our important immune memory and there are "memory B cells" that circulate in the blood to respond to subsequent infections.
		Our immune function is optimum when we supply our body with the necessary nutrients, take time to relax and recreate, and do not block and weaken our natural vital energy circulation through the other factors that are listed as immune suppressors.
		For either immune suppression or protection from colds and flus, vitamins A and C and zinc are recommended.
	www.healthy.net /scr/article.asp?ID=1279 (3763 words)

	Beta Glucan Products From Beta Immune
		External immunomodulators are substances that have been shown to modify the immune systems response to a threat upon it.
		When your immune system is in this highly prepared state, the invading organisms do not have the time to build up force and strength before the immune system attacks, destroys and/or weakens the invader.
		Betaxanthin, which enhances or improves immune cell strength and activity, antibody activity, cardiovascular health and gastrointestinal health.
	www.beta-glucan-info.com (1105 words)

	lymph and immunity
		The immune system is associated with defense against disease-causing agents, problems in transplants and blood transfusions, and diseases resulting from over-reaction (autoimmune, allergies) and under-reaction (AIDS).
		The immune system is more effective than the nonspecific methods, and has a memory component that improves response time when an invader of the same type (or species) is again encountered.
		When the infected T cell is needed in the immune response, the viral genes are activated and the virus replicates, killing the infected cell and producing a new round on T4 cell infection.
	www.emc.maricopa.edu /faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookIMMUN.html (2964 words)

	Manapol® Immune (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		If I had to choose only one product from all that I know of to enhance my health and immune system, it would be Manapol® from Carrington Laboratories.
		I am convinced that it was primarily this one product which put my lymphoma into total remission and helped me go from near death to feeling healthier than I had ever felt before.
		In addition to the original Manapol®, There are now several "blends" to choose from, including a cranberry concentrate to aid the urinary system, and Maitake Gold mushroom to further enhance the immune system.
	www.docgolob.com /sf/en-us/dept_62.html (538 words)

	Transfer Factor Plus Advanced Formula - Boosting the Immune System Naturally - Home Page
		Natural Killer cells, or NK cells, are important immune cells that provide a crucial first defense against infectious agents and diseased cells.
		I believe a strengthened immune system will be the primary way to stay well in the future.
		Transfer factor provides "immune data" collected from the mother’s own immune system and then passed on to her baby.
	www.immune-system-iq.com (890 words)

	IMMUNE.1/STS-60 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The objective of the payload was to measure the immune responses of rats to microgravity exposure.
		Investigators hoped to learn about ways to prevent or reduce the immune system suppression that occurs as a result of some serious disease conditions and old age.
		It may also be useful in preventing immunosuppression or restoring immune function in astronauts who will live and work for long periods in the International Space Station.
	lifesci.arc.nasa.gov /lis2/Chapter4_Programs/IMMUNE/IMMUNE_1.html (1027 words)

	Boost Your Immune System! Immune Aid with Echinacea, Golden Seal, And Much More.
		T-Cells are the essential 'policemen' of the Immune System, quickly identifying and fighting off foreign enemy bodies such as bacteria and viruses.
		Their job is to be able to differentiate between items that are of the body (self) and those which are foreign to the body (non-self ie.
		Also, nutritionally and medicinally supplied are the materials which complement our body in ridding itself of toxins, helping the liver and kidneys to detoxify and rid itself of poisonous chemicals.
	www.vaxa.com /665.cfm (815 words)

	immune
		affect T cells-in effect regulating the immune response to an antigen-could be used successfully with medical therapies.
		The Immune System is most important to the body.
		that the invader left long ago and for some reason the body never told the immune system that the war was over.
	www.olivija.com /immune (2392 words)

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