Immune response

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005648",
  "term": "Immune response",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The coordinated reaction of the immune system to the presence of foreign substances, such as pathogens or toxins, or to altered self-components like tumor cells. It involves the activation and proliferation of specific immune cells and the production of molecules like antibodies. Immune responses are broadly categorized into innate and adaptive immunity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "antibody"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2058 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immune-response/"
}