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network theory of immunity [1 record]

Record 1 2006-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

The theory that proposes that it is the reaction between immuno-globulin idiotypes and antibodies to them that controls the immune response.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Théorie avancée par Jerne, selon laquelle il existerait normalement à l'équilibre un réseau d'anticorps (avec des déterminants idiotypiques) et d'anticorps anti-idiotypiques. Le déclenchement d'une réponse immunitaire serait lié à la rupture de cet équilibre par l'introduction de l'antigène.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
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