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VetBooks.ir Some Important Abbreviations
Immunologists and cell biologists are incorrigible users of
acronyms. While convenient abbreviations, they can readily
overwhelm students and newcomers to the subject. Here are some
that are very widely employed.
ADCC antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity
AhR aryl hydrocarbon receptor
AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AITP autoimmune thrombocytopenia
ANA antinuclear antibody
APC antigen-presenting cell
APRIL a proliferation-inducing ligand
BAFF B cell activating factor
BALT bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue
BCG bacillus Calmette-Guérin (Mycobacterium bovis)
BCR B cell (antigen) receptor
BLAD bovine leukocyte adherence deficiency
BLV bovine leukemia virus
BoLA bovine leukocyte antigen
C complement
CAM cell adhesion molecule
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