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Anergy Definition:
A state of unresponsiveness to antigens. Absence of the ability to generate a sensitivity reaction to substances that are expected to be antigenic.
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Anergy Notes:
Anergy or immunologic tolerance is a term that is used to describe the inability of immune system to mount an immunologic response towards a target. The self-tolerance mechanism is displayed by anergy to regulate the autoreactive cells involved in autoimmunity. Therefore, this means that no sensitivity reaction is generated against antigenic substances.
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