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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Mansfield_University_of_Pennsylvania/BSC_3271%3A_Microbiology_for_Health_Sciences_Sp21_(Kagle)/14%3A_Immunology/14.01%3A_Innate_Nonspecific_Host_Defenses/14.1.02%3A_Chemical_DefensesNumerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric an...Numerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric and intestinal fluids, urine, tears, cerumen, and vaginal secretions. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found on the skin and in other areas of the body are largely produced in response to the presence of pathogens. These include dermcidin, cathelicidin, defensins, histatins, and bacteriocins.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/Introductory_Anatomy_and_Physiology_(Aptekar)/09%3A_Cardiovascular_System_-_Blood/9.03%3A_Production_of_the_Formed_ElementsAlthough one type of leukocyte called memory cells can survive for years, most erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets normally live only a few hours to a few weeks. Thus, the body must form new blood...Although one type of leukocyte called memory cells can survive for years, most erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets normally live only a few hours to a few weeks. Thus, the body must form new blood cells and platelets quickly and continuously. Your body typically replaces the donated plasma within 24 hours and it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to replace the blood cells. The process by which this replacement occurs is called hemopoiesis, or hematopoiesis.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/City_College_of_San_Francisco/Introduction_to_Microbiology_OER_-_Ying_Liu/21%3A_Innate_Immunity_1/21.04%3A_Chemical_Defenses_-_Antimicrobial_Peptides_(AMP)_and_Plasma_Protein_MediatorsNumerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric an...Numerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric and intestinal fluids, urine, tears, cerumen, and vaginal secretions. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found on the skin and in other areas of the body are largely produced in response to the presence of pathogens. These include dermcidin, cathelicidin, defensins, histatins, and bacteriocins.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/01%3A_Unit_I-_Structure_and_Catalysis/05%3A_Protein_Function/5.04%3A_B._The_Innate_Immune_System%2C_PAMPs_and_DAMPs%2C_and_InflammationThis page discusses biochemistry learning goals, focusing on protein-ligand interactions and the immune system. Topics include immune response mechanisms, the role of signaling molecules like cGAMP, a...This page discusses biochemistry learning goals, focusing on protein-ligand interactions and the immune system. Topics include immune response mechanisms, the role of signaling molecules like cGAMP, and the importance of mRNA vaccines. It explains pathogen recognition via pattern recognition receptors, inflammasome formation involving proteins like ASC, and the activation of NLRP3 by PAMPS and DAMPS.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.04%3A_Immune_System/15.4.01%3A_15.4T_AllergiesThis page explains the harmful immune responses associated with allergies and autoimmune diseases. Allergies arise from mechanisms like immediate hypersensitivity and can cause reactions such as hay f...This page explains the harmful immune responses associated with allergies and autoimmune diseases. Allergies arise from mechanisms like immediate hypersensitivity and can cause reactions such as hay fever and anaphylaxis, with treatments including desensitization. Autoimmune disorders involve the body attacking itself, exemplified by conditions like Goodpasture's Syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.04%3A_Immune_System/15.4H%3A_T_Helper_cellsThis page provides detailed information on CD4+ helper T cells, emphasizing their roles, types (Th1, Th2, Tfh, Th17), and functions in the immune response. It highlights their support for various immu...This page provides detailed information on CD4+ helper T cells, emphasizing their roles, types (Th1, Th2, Tfh, Th17), and functions in the immune response. It highlights their support for various immune processes, including cytokine secretion and class switching in B cells. The differentiation pathways of these cells are influenced by cytokines and transcription factors.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/PGCC_Microbiology/06%3A_Immunology/6.02%3A_Non-Adaptive_ImmunityNumerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric an...Numerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric and intestinal fluids, urine, tears, cerumen, and vaginal secretions. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found on the skin and in other areas of the body are largely produced in response to the presence of pathogens. These include dermcidin, cathelicidin, defensins, histatins, and bacteriocins.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Folsom_Lake_College/BIOL_440%3A_General_Microbiology_(Panoutsopoulos)/06%3A_The_Immune_System_Nonspecific_and_Specific_Defenses/6.02%3A_Innate_Nonspecific_Host_Defenses/6.2.02%3A_Chemical_DefensesNumerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric an...Numerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric and intestinal fluids, urine, tears, cerumen, and vaginal secretions. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found on the skin and in other areas of the body are largely produced in response to the presence of pathogens. These include dermcidin, cathelicidin, defensins, histatins, and bacteriocins.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_(Kaiser)/Unit_5%3A_Innate_Immunity/11.4%3A_Early_Induced_Innate_Immunity/11.3C%3A_Cytokines_Important_in_Innate_ImmunityCytokines are low molecular weight, soluble proteins that are produced in response to an antigen and function as chemical messengers for regulating the innate and adaptive immune systems. Cytokines ar...Cytokines are low molecular weight, soluble proteins that are produced in response to an antigen and function as chemical messengers for regulating the innate and adaptive immune systems. Cytokines are pleiotropic, meaning meaning that a particular cytokine can act on a number of different types of cells rather than a single cell type. Cytokines are redundant, meaning that a number of different cytokines are able to carry out the same function.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Portland_Community_College/Cascade_Microbiology/11%3A_Innate_Nonspecific_Host_Defenses/11.2%3A_Chemical_DefensesNumerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric an...Numerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric and intestinal fluids, urine, tears, cerumen, and vaginal secretions. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found on the skin and in other areas of the body are largely produced in response to the presence of pathogens. These include dermcidin, cathelicidin, defensins, histatins, and bacteriocins.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/North_Central_State_College/BIOL_1550%3A_Microbiology_(2025)/20%3A_Innate_Immunity_1/20.03%3A_Chemical_Defenses_-_OverviewNumerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric an...Numerous chemical mediators produced endogenously and exogenously exhibit nonspecific antimicrobial functions. Many chemical mediators are found in body fluids such as sebum, saliva, mucus, gastric and intestinal fluids, urine, tears, cerumen, and vaginal secretions. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found on the skin and in other areas of the body are largely produced in response to the presence of pathogens. These include dermcidin, cathelicidin, defensins, histatins, and bacteriocins.
