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natural immunity [′nach·rəl i′myü·nəd·ē] (immunology) Native immunity possessed by the individuals of a race, strain, or species. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unlike the adaptive immune system, the innate immune system recognizes invaders on first exposure. It has been suggested that the primary acquired immune response to a given antigen is influenced by the nature of the innate immune system (and its associated cytokine response). The type I interferon (IFN[alpha]/[beta]) response constitutes a critical element of the innate immune system that is particularly important in the battle against viral pathogens. |
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