Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Innate Immunity

Innate immunity is the body’s natural defence against pathogens and other harmful agents. It is a non-specific response in which the body identifies and eliminates an intruder without prior exposure or instruction. It provides a first line of defence against infection and is typically activated within minutes of exp…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 103× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Innate immunity is the body’s natural defence against pathogens and other harmful agents. It is a non-specific response in which the body identifies and eliminates an intruder without prior exposure or instruction. It provides a first line of defence against infection and is typically activated within minutes of exposure to a pathogen. Innate immunity uses physical barriers, such as the skin, as well as biochemical mechanisms, such as inflammation and the production of antimicrobial peptides, to protect against disease-causing organisms. It is very important in providing an immediate, yet flexible, response to pathogens and other external threats, and helps ensure the body is able to respond to new or unfamiliar pathogens quickly and effectively.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 103 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cytokine.

Journal editorial board
Nicola Squillace · Italy Stephanie Filleur · United States Natalya Zotova · Russia

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