Immunogenesis

Immunogenesis is a science that studies the processes associated with the formation and functioning of the immune system in the human body. This system protects us from infections, viruses and other pathogenic agents that can cause disease. The process of formation of the immune system begins from the moment of birth and continues throughout life. It includes many stages, such as the maturation and differentiation of lymphoid cells, the formation of antibodies and immune receptors, and the regulation of humoral and cellular immunity.

One of the important problems of immunogenesis is insufficient protection against some new or changed antigens, which can lead to the development of immunodeficiency states. Such conditions include HIV infection, allergies, autoimmune diseases and other immune system disorders. Immunostimulants and immunosuppressants are used to treat these diseases.

Immunogenesis also studies the mechanisms of immunotherapy, which are used to treat cancer. These methods include treatment with monoclonal antibodies, the use of cell therapy, antithymocyte globulins, etc. The interaction of hormones, cytotoxic factors and humoral factors that regulate the activity of the immune system is taken into account.

In addition, immunogenesis deals with the study of disease and vaccination, as well as the development of new methods for diagnosing and treating immune pathologies. Scientists are studying the mechanisms responsible for the production of immunity, and are also developing new vaccines to combat viral epidemics.

Although most immune responses are consciously controlled, in response to injury the body undergoes automatic changes at the biochemical level, leading to changes in the immune system.