This rapid attack gives the body's adaptive immune system time to generate antibodies that specifically target the virus or bacterium. (sciencedaily.com)
For HIV to develop into full - blown AIDS, the virus must deplete a subset of immune cells called CD4 + T cells, disabling an infected person's adaptive immune system in the process. (the-scientist.com)
Zebrafish have both an innate and adaptive immune system with the full repertoire of immune and inflammatory cells found in mammalian systems. (umaine.edu)