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What is innate immunity?

Posted February 28, 2024


Answer

Innate immunity is the body's natural defense system that is present from birth and remains active throughout a person's life. It serves as the initial response of the immune system to harmful foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses that enter the body. 

Additional resources

Principles of innate and adaptive immunity

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

iFluor® 488 PSA™ Imaging Kit with Goat Anti-Mouse IgG