Inclusion bodies
Inclusion bodies (pronunciation: /ɪnˈkluːʒən ˈbɒdiz/) are abnormal structures that are often found in the cytoplasm or nucleus of certain cells. They are typically composed of proteins and are usually indicative of a viral infection or other disease.
Etymology
The term "inclusion bodies" is derived from the Latin words "includere", meaning "to enclose", and "corpus", meaning "body". This refers to the fact that these structures are enclosed within the cell.
Types of Inclusion Bodies
There are several types of inclusion bodies, including:
- Negri bodies: These are found in the nerve cells of animals infected with the rabies virus.
- Lewy bodies: These are found in the brain cells of individuals with Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.
- Hyaline bodies: These are found in the liver cells of individuals with certain types of liver disease.
- Mallory bodies: These are found in the liver cells of individuals with alcoholic hepatitis.
Related Terms
- Cytoplasm: The material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
- Nucleus: The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
- Protein: A substance that has a complex structure that is unique to each type of organism. It is essential to the structure and function of all living cells and viruses.
- Viral infection: The invasion of the body by viruses, which then multiply and often cause disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inclusion bodies
- Wikipedia's article - Inclusion bodies
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