Sentences with phrase «body against pathogens»

Though aimed at the presence of virus, IL - 1β causes breakdown of the gut epithelium that provides a barrier to protect the body against pathogens.

Not exact matches

«In essence, the body mounts an immune response not against a pathogen, but against a threat to the subject's self - esteem» (ibid.).

Antibodies and killer cells, which are able to fight against pathogens invading our bodies, mature in these centres.

While IL - 18 is useful for protecting the body against external pathogens, too much of this protein leads to a harmful overactivation of the immune system, resulting in the various symptoms presented in patients.

The researchers studied two types of cells called effector T cells, which activate the immune system to defend our body against different pathogens, and regulatory T cells, which help control the immune system and prevent it from attacking healthy parts of its environment.

To combat pathogens, the immune system has developed various mechanisms to detect, defend against and even destroy micro-organisms that are harmful to the body.

LA JOLLA, CA — When the body is under attack from pathogens, the immune system marshals a diverse collection of immune cells to work together in a tightly orchestrated process and defend the host against the intruders.

Ever since Edward Jenner developed the first successful vaccine against the dreaded smallpox virus, researchers have been riveted by the interplay between the body's defense mechanisms and pathogens staging an attack.

When we're stressed and anxious all the time, it's harder for our bodies to fight off and defend against the pathogens we're exposed to every single day.

While we don't yet know what exact antimicrobial effect CLA has in the body against a variety of common pathogens, these studies show promise.

Lymphocytes actively defend the health of the body by forming antibodies against pathogens and their toxins.

Nor is it desirable, as this would eliminate a protective layer against systemic infection by pathogens that enter the body through the gut.

First, the body might mistreat them as pathogens and therefore activate defense systems that would normally be turned off against harmful bacteria.

These friendly bacteria help the body fight against diseases by competing with the pathogens for food and nutrients.

Inflammation is one of the most effective and important defense mechanisms that your body has against injury and harmful intrusions by pathogens (such as bacteria, virus, parasites) or toxins.

Preliminary studies on goji berry suggest that it may have a stimulating effect on the immune function, thus protecting the human body against external pathogens, such as viruses and harmful bacteria.

Knowing what is in the products you use on your body is extremely important as your skin is your first line of defense against pathogens and toxins in our environment.

Anti-microbial properties of kiwi guard against a range of pathogens and strengthen the immune defense of the body.

I like to use coconut oil because it's high in helpful fatty acids including medium - chain triglycerides (the structure of this type of saturated fat means that it is metabolised efficiently by the body, boosting energy expenditure) and lauric acid (a type of fatty acid which has been shown to have beneficial effects against pathogens like bacteria, fungi and viruses).

The baby has NO defense against invading viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens, so all of the antibodies need to come from the mother's body.

The game has you fighting for control of the human body against various pathogens.