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Medical Conditions - Body Defense Mechanism

The immune system is a body's defense against the defense to fight against foreign invaders or organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. The immune system consists of three lines of defense, including physical and chemical barriers, non-specific innate immunity, and specific, adaptive immunity.

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Unveiling the Mind’s Armor: A Journey Into Defense Mechanisms in Psychology

Unconscious psychological techniques known as defense mechanisms are used by people to shield themselves from negative feelings like guilt, shame, or anxiety.

3 min readSeptember 19, 2024

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Lectins play a key role in host defense against disease and can be targeted for therapy. This article covers lectin-based treatments for infections and cancer.

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Read the article to know the types of host response and the role of host immunity in understanding the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.

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