Name the group of pattern recognition molecules which functions exclusively as a signaling receptor?

Immunology is a branch of medicine and biology that studies the immune systems of all organisms. It involves the study of the immune system's functions, disorders, and cells, tissues, and organs.  The immune system protects the body from infection through various lines of defense. It also plays a role in the rejection of grafted tissues, allergies, and autoimmunity.  Immunology research includes: Autoimmune disease Hypersensitivity reactions Immunodeficiency Immunotherapy The role of the immune system in transplant medicine  The term "immunology" was coined by Russian biologist Ilya... Show more

Immunology is a branch of medicine and biology that studies the immune systems of all organisms. It involves the study of the immune system's functions, disorders, and cells, tissues, and organs. 

The immune system protects the body from infection through various lines of defense. It also plays a role in the rejection of grafted tissues, allergies, and autoimmunity. 

Immunology research includes:
Autoimmune disease
Hypersensitivity reactions
Immunodeficiency
Immunotherapy
The role of the immune system in transplant medicine 

The term "immunology" was coined by Russian biologist Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, who received the Nobel Prize in 1908 for his work in the field. 

Related: Cell Biology Practice Test: Immune Response 

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