Immunogenic Capable of eliciting an immune response. Immunosuppression Capable of shutting down the immune system. Immunity Refers to mechanisms used by our body as protection against environmental agents that are foreign to our body such as microorganisms and their products, foods, pollen, chemicals or drugs. Immunotherapy Type of cancer treatment design to target a patient's own immune system to help fight cancer. Lymphocytes A class of white blood cells responsible in part in mounting an immune response.
B lymphocytes make specific antibodies to bind antigens.
T lymphocytes help B cells make antibodies and can directly kill cells bearing a specific antigen. Memory Pertaining to the immune system, memory is an active state of immunity to a specific antigen. Upon repeated exposure to an antigen, a more rapid and stronger response is likely to occur. Oncogene Gene which is responsible for the development of cancer. Oncogenic Capable of causing cancer.