response. Agents that stimulate or induce the mediators or increase the activity of
components of the immune system are called immunostimulants or immunostimulators. Immunostimulators are used to restore the inefficiency in the immune
system as observed in the treatment of diseases. They boost the immune system
(Fig. 6.2).
Fig. 6.1 Overview of key mediators of innate and adaptive immunity, development, and
signalling
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components of the immune system are called immunostimulants or immunostimulators. Immunostimulators are used to restore the inefficiency in the immune
system as observed in the treatment of diseases. They boost the immune system
(Fig. 6.2).
Fig. 6.1 Overview of key mediators of innate and adaptive immunity, development, and
signalling
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