Innate vs. adaptive immunity

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Overview

Innate immunity provides rapid defense through physical barriers, cellular responses and soluble mediators. Adaptive immunity involves antigen-specific responses mediated by B and T lymphocytes.

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Key principles

Adaptive responses can generate immunological memory, leading to a faster or stronger response upon later exposure. Innate and adaptive systems cooperate: antigen-presenting cells and cytokine signaling help link the two responses.

Innate vs. adaptive immunity

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