Immunology: Immunity's ancient arms.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Diverse receptors on two types of cell mediate adaptive immunity in jawed vertebrates. In the lamprey, a jawless vertebrate, immunity is likewise compartmentalized but the molecular mechanics are very different.
Medical subject headings
- Biological Evolution
- Lampreys
- Lymphocytes
- Receptors, Immunologic