Transfer factor

Transfer factor is a type of molecule found in the immune systems of humans and other animals. It is believed to play a role in the body's immune response by transferring immune memory from one individual to another. Transfer factors were first discovered in the 1940s by Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence, who found that they could transfer immunity from a person who had previously been infected with a disease to a person who had not.

History

Transfer factors were first discovered in 1949 by Dr. H. Sherwood Lawrence. He was studying the immune response in tuberculosis patients and found that he could transfer immunity from a person who had previously been infected with tuberculosis to a person who had not. This discovery led to the development of the concept of transfer factors.

Function

Transfer factors are small molecules that are produced by immune cells called T lymphocytes. They are believed to play a role in the body's immune response by transferring immune memory from one individual to another. This can help to boost the immune system and fight off infections.

Research

Research into transfer factors has been ongoing since their discovery. Some studies have suggested that they may be useful in treating a variety of diseases, including cancer, HIV, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to fully understand how transfer factors work.

See also

• Immunology
• Tuberculosis
• Cancer
• HIV
• Chronic fatigue syndrome

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