Understanding Stimulatory Molecules in Immunology

Stimulatory refers to something that stimulates or excites a response, often in the context of biological systems. In immunology, a stimulatory molecule is one that activates or enhances an immune response, such as by binding to a receptor on an immune cell and triggering a signaling cascade.

For example, antigens are stimulatory molecules that can trigger an immune response by binding to T cells or B cells and activating their response. Similarly, cytokines and chemokines can be stimulatory molecules that recruit immune cells to sites of inflammation or infection.

In contrast, inhibitory molecules dampen or suppress an immune response, such as by blocking the activity of a receptor or enzyme involved in the response.

I like this

I dislike this

Report a content error

Share

Report a content error

Thank you! Your form was successfully submitted.

We apologize! Your form could not be submitted. Please try again later.

Submit reports

Share

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•