Immune evasion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005644",
  "term": "Immune evasion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The strategies employed by pathogens or tumor cells to avoid detection and destruction by the host's immune system. This can involve mechanisms such as altering surface antigens, secreting immunosuppressive molecules, or interfering with antigen presentation. Many viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells exhibit sophisticated immune evasion tactics.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system",
    "innate immunity",
    "phagocytosis",
    "suppression"
  ],
  "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-evasion/"
}