Antigen

Of substance and immunology.

Any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies).

This concept's ID is @1~76172

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  • immunogen 2 facts

    Any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced...

  • agglutinogen 1 facts

    Any substance that acts as an antigen to cause agglutinin production.

  • fetoprotein 1 facts

    Any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with...

  • determinant 0 facts

    The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.

  • anatoxin 0 facts

    A bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough...

  • Rh 0 facts

    A blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood...