For Antibodies we have terms and definitions in 12 topics. The topics are Biology, Cancer, Diabetes, Female Health, Genital Herpes, HIV and AIDs, Lymphoma, Multiple Sclerosis, Sexual Health, Surgery, Women's Health and Womens Health.

Antibodies (Biology)

Proteins synthesized by plasma cells that are released into the circulation to the antigen site and destroy the microorganisms by chemically reacting with them.

Antibodies (Cancer)

A large number of proteins that are produced normally after stimulation by an antigen and act specifically against the antigen in an immune response.

Antibodies (Diabetes)

Proteins that the body makes to protect itself from foreign substances. Occasionally, the body also makes proteins against normal parts of the body. These proteins are called autoantibodies.1. Exogenous Antibodies: In either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, the body sometimes makes antibodies to work against pork or beef insulins because they are not exactly the same as human insulin or because they have impurities. These antibodies can keep the insulin from working well and may rarely cause the person with diabetes to have an allergic or bad reaction to the beef or pork insulins.2. Endogenous Antibodies: In Type 1 diabetes, several different autoantibodies against normal tissues are found. These antibodies are associated with the destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas, although their exact role is uncertain. Some of the autoantibodies which are found in diabetes patients include: islet-cell antibodies (ICAs), anti-insulin antibodies (AIAs), and anti-GAD antibodies.

Antibodies (Female Health)

Molecules in the blood or secretory fluids that tag, destroy or neutralize bacteria, viruses or other harmful toxins. They are members of a class of proteins known as immunoglobulins, which act specifically against an antigen (foreign substance) in an immune response.

Antibodies (Genital Herpes)

Specialized proteins produced by your body. They circulate in the blood, looking for and attaching themselves to foreign proteins, microorganisms, or toxins to neutralize (destroy) them.

Antibodies (HIV and AIDs)

Molecules in the blood or secretory fluids that tag, destroy, or neutralize bacteria, viruses, or other harmful toxins (see Antigens). They are members of a class of proteins known as immunoglobulins, which are produced and secreted by B lymphocytes in response to stimulation by antigens. An antibody is specific to an antigen.

Antibodies (Lymphoma)

Disease-fighting substances produced by certain white blood cells and found in the blood. Antibodies interact only with a specific target (antigen). Also known as "immunoglobulins".

Antibodies (Multiple Sclerosis)

A protein substance developed in response to antigens. This reaction forms the basis of immunity. All antibodies belong to a special group of serum proteins, the immunoglobulins.

Antibodies (Sexual Health)

The body's natural defense against infection. Antibodies are manufactured by the immune system and help destroy germs (e.g., bacteria, viruses) or toxins.

Antibodies (Surgery)

Substances that form in the blood stream, causing the body to
reject a transplanted organ.

Antibodies (Women's Health)

Proteins made by certain white blood cells in response to a foreign substance (antigen). Antibodies neutralize or destroy antigens.

Antibodies (Womens Health)

Proteins made by certain white blood cells in response to a foreign substance (antigen). Antibodies neutralize or destroy antigens.

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