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Isotype (immunology)
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In immunology, the "immunoglobulin isotype" refers to the genetic variations or differences in the constant region of the heavy chain of the Ig (immunoglobulins) classes and sub-classes. In humans, there are nine isotypes:
PhysOrg--> This is a gut section from an infected fish showing the presence of IgT+ B cells (green) in the epithelium and the parasite C. shasta (magenta). Credit: University of Pennsylvania A study at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has identified the function of one of the earliest antibodies in the animal kingdom, an ancient immunoglobulin that helps...
Business WireTAMPA, Fla. & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biovest International, Inc. (OTCQB: “BVTI”) today announced at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, an updated Phase III data analysis for BiovaxID®, Biovest’s personalized vaccine for the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This analysis suggests that the improved disease-free survival...
Business WireFiles Annual Report and Reports Antibody Manufacturing Contract TAMPA, Fla. & MINNEAPOLIS - Biovest International, Inc. (OTCQB: “BVTI”) today issued the following update in the form of a “Frequently Asked Questions” report in response to the high volume of inquiries received following the Company’s recent presentation at the 2010 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting...
The IndependentA new exhibition at London's V&A; Museum aims to shed light on one of the more enduring graphic designs of the 20th century, the isotype. Isotype is an acronym that stands for International System of Typographic Picture Education, a somewhat clunky explanation for something that effectively describes how pictures can be used to explain complex issues easily, at a glance. But the...
PhysOrg--> A personalized vaccine is a powerful therapy to prevent recurrence among certain follicular lymphoma patients, according to the latest results of ongoing research led by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The new findings show that when these patients – whose tumors are marked by a specific protein that may be present in up to half of people with this...
NewsvineCigarette smoke is the major cause of COPD and there is currently no satisfactory therapy to treat people with COPD. We have previously shown that GM-CSF regulates lung innate immunity to LPS through Akt/Erk...
