immune system

UBERON:0002405

Cells, tissues and soluble factors that discriminate self from non-self and mount defensive responses.

Where it sits

• contains leukocyte
• contains mononuclear cell
• contains spleen
• contains thymus

Markers that report on it

• Leukocyte count structural component of
  White blood cells are part of the immune system and help the body fight infection.
• Protein, total synthesized by
  Some globulins, the smaller share of blood protein, are made by the immune system.
• C-reactive protein regulated by
  Signals from inflammatory immune cells, mainly IL-6, tell the liver to make more CRP.