Significance of Humoral Response
Humoral response, as described in both Ayurveda and science, refers to an immune reaction that includes the production of antibodies by B cells in response to antigens. This process is crucial for effective immunity, particularly during acute inflammatory reactions and after vaccinations. The humoral response targets extracellular pathogens and is a key aspect of the immune system's ability to provide protection through antibodies. Research highlights its importance in various contexts, including theileriosis and diseases like Bluetongue virus.
Synonyms: Antibody response, Immune response, Humoral immunity, B-cell response, Specific immunity, Antibody-mediated immunity, Adaptive immune response
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Hindu concept of 'Humoral Response'
In Hinduism, Humoral Response can be interpreted as the stimulation effect from the methanol extract and aqueous suspension of Ocimum sanctum leaves, highlighting a connection between herbal remedies and physiological responses in spiritual and holistic contexts.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is a response that methanol extract and aqueous suspension of Ocimum sanctum leaves have the ability to stimulate.[1]
The concept of Humoral Response in scientific sources
Humoral Response is a key aspect of immunity involving B cells producing antibodies to neutralize pathogens. It plays a significant role in vaccine efficacy, particularly against diseases like AHS and Bluetongue virus, by measuring antibody levels post-vaccination.
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) The humoral response can be induced against E. ruminantium by Th2 epitopes contained within rproteins 3 and 4, as suggested by IL-4 mRNA expression.[2] (2) This is the part of the immune response that involves the production of antibodies, which is the primary response induced by vaccination against AHS.[3] (3) This is a part of the immune system response, which is measured by the amount of antibodies that the animals have after receiving the vaccine.[4] (4) This is the main component of the immune response against Bluetongue virus, and the study aimed to determine the role of the subunit vaccine in this response, as mentioned in the text.[5] (5) This refers to the immune reactions in the body, specifically in the context of theileriosis, and is a topic of research.[6]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This is an antibody-mediated immune response, which adjuvants increase by enhancing antigen presentation.[7] (2) The humoral response was negative in pyrogallol control animals but positive in rats pretreated with PHF and levamisole.[8]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The component of the immune system involving antibodies and their response to antigens.[9] (2) Enhanced transport of conformationally stable antigen leads to better presentation to APCs, eliciting both these and cellular responses.[10]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These responses are targeted by many viral vaccines, in addition to cell-mediated immunity, to provide effective immune protection.[11]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The humoral response refers to the aspect of immunity that involves antibodies produced by B lymphocytes, and the humoral response of newborns showed no changes among di ff erent groups.[12] (2) The humoral responses to several influenza strains in healthy elderly individuals improve with annual repeated influenza vaccination, as found by De Bruijn, Remarque, and others in 1997.[13]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Humoral response is the part of the immune system involving antibodies, which was enhanced by W. somnifera and A. racemosus, indicating their immunostimulatory capabilities.[14]