1. IMMUNE RESPONSE IMAGES

2. Monoclonal antibodies
A graphical representation of monoclonal antibodies binding to antigens on a cell surface. A population of monoclonal antibodies targets a specific antigen. They are derived from the same cell and grown clonally (mono-clonal). In this image the antigens are depicted as gold rings and the binding site of the monoclonal antibodies are gold clefts in the Y-shaped antibody structure.
Credit: Anna Tanczos/Wellcome Images

3. Frog IgM antibodies BIGPICTUREEDUCATION.COM
Two frog IgM antibody molecules. Each molecule contains six Y-shaped subunits analogous to IgG molecules that are held together in a star shape. Each IgM is approximately 30 nanometres in diameter.
Credit: R Dourmashkin/Wellcome Images
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4. Lymphocyte with red blood cells
Colour-enhanced image of a small lymphocyte surrounded by a number of red blood cells.
Credit: University of Edinburgh/Wellcome Images
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5. Neutrophils in peripheral blood smear
Two neutrophils are surrounded by red blood cells. Neutrophils are one type of leukocyte (white blood cell) and have a multi-lobed nucleus.
Credit: Spike Walker/Wellcome Images
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6. Fungal elements engulfed by neutrophils
Colour-enhaced transmission electron micrograph showing fungal bodies (blue) being engulfed by leukocytes (yellow) in the cornea.
Credit: Rob Young/Wellcome Images
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7. Phagocytotic vesicle and lysosomes inside a macrophage
Macrophage from a human tonsil containing a phagocytic vesicle (pink) and lysosomes (dark red). The lysosomes degrade the ingested material by subjecting it to strong chemical and enzymatic attack.
Credit: University of Edinburgh/Wellcome Images
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8. Eosinophil among red blood cells
Micrograph showing red blood cells and an eosinphil. Eosinophils are granulocytes, white blood cells (leukocytes) with
highly granular cytoplasm and a multilobed nucleus. They defend against parasites and are phagocytic.
Credit: Spike Walker/Wellcome Images
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9. Mast cell showing histamine granules
Colour-enhanced transmission electron microscope image of a mast cell full of histamine granules (pink). Histamine is released as part of an allergic reaction. 
Credit: University of Edinburgh/Wellcome Images
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10. Complement-induced pores in a cell
Complement-induced pores in a red blood cell membrane. This blood was taken from a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria,
where red blood cells are abnormally sensitive to lysis (destruction) by the complement system.
Credit: R Dourmashkin/Wellcome Images
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11. Microneedle vaccine patch
The image shows an array of microneedles, micron-scale needles, formed out of a biodegradable polymer. Researchers have shown
these materials to be useful in painlessly and safely penetrating the outer layers of the skin, to deliver vaccines and other medicines.
Credit: Peter DeMuth/Wellcome Images
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