What is Lupus?  What does all this terminology mean???  Here is an explanation...

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The Antigen
The Enemy Invader
  • Usually a bacteria or virus.
  • Comes in many different forms and attacks the body



The Macrophage
Body's Radar
  • Type of cell normally present in the blood
  • Detects the enemy



The T-Helper Cell
Communication Link
  • Between the body's macrophages and b-cells



The B-Cell
The War Factory
  • Produces antibodies custom tailored for the type of enemy antigen



Antibodies
Antigen Busters
  • Designed to seek and destroy the specific enemy antigen



Complement
Support Troops
  • Assists the antibodies to neutralize the enemy antigen


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