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Complex Terminology relevant to these tests and again, in alphabetical order:Acquired Immune Response: Is the antibody formation by special B lymphocytes after an HLA-tagged antigen is presented to the B lymphocytes by Dendrite T cells.Alternative Pathway of Complement Immune System: Is a series of proteins activated by antigen’s only, without antibodies, particularly found to be important in illnesses caused by biotoxins in the HLA-susceptible genotypes.Antibody: Are compounds made by the acquired immune response designed to eliminate a specific molecule, recognized at “not self†by lymphocytes.Antigen: Is a specific molecule that stimulates an immune response.Autoantibodies: produced by the

acquired immune response to our own tissues.Classical Pathway of Complement Immune System: Is a series of proteins activated by a combination of antigen and antibody joined to make an “immune complexâ€. Classical pathways activation is commonly seen in diseases of autoimmunity, but is also highly important in eliminating infectious organisms.Complement Immune System: It is the innate immune first responder composed of thirty differing proteins, receptors, andinhibitorss. I don’t know what those thirty are as of yet. It is also the third most common protein found in the blood. Highly associated with immune responses in acute exposures where as chronic elevation of the alternative pathway increases C3a, a major factor found in chronic illness symptomologies.GeneticSusceptibility: Predetermined group of immune-response genes represented by HLA-DR. Particular toxin

illnesses are highly linked to presence of particular genotypes. While the genes do not make the patient ill, exposure to toxins will result in illness. essentially in those with the susceptible genotypes. The HLA link to lack of antibody formation is a bridge from the innate immune response and the acquired immune response immune system.Genotype: Is a person’s genetic makeup or their DNA sequences.Innate Immune Response: Is considered first responders originating from germ cell lineages and includes dendrite cells, macrophages, toll receptors, complement, and cytokienes.

Reference to Dr. Shoemaker