cancers of immune system

Cancers of the hematologic/immune system most commonly include:
● Leukemias
● Lymphomas
● Multiple Myeloma
● Myeloproliferative Disorders and Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Disorders of the immune system include:
● autoimmune disorders
● immune deficiency disorders


Tables  Fc receptors  Immune Cytokines  Immunoglobulins  Cell Adhesion Molecules  Cell signaling  Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs)  Receptor Signal Transduction  Second Messengers 

tags [Immunology][cancer]

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cytolysis

Cytolysis (cell lysis) results when the plasma membrane is ruptured, resulting in osmosis-induced swelling and cell death. (see cytotoxicity)

Cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTLs) are important agents of cytolysis. Cytotoxic cells are considered essential for the elimination of oncogenically or virally transformed cells, but they are detrimental when mediating autoimmune disease or graft rejection.

Tables  Fc receptors  Immune Cytokines  Immunoglobulins

tags [Immunology][cytolysis][cell+death]

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