Immune elimination

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005640",
  "term": "Immune elimination",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which the immune system removes foreign substances, such as pathogens or toxins, from the body. This involves recognition of the foreign material by immune cells and antibodies, followed by their neutralization, phagocytosis, or lysis. The efficiency of immune elimination can vary depending on the nature of the antigen and the host's immune status.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunoediting"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1183 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immune-elimination/"
}