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Antigen
This text provides an overview of antigens, which are molecules capable of inducing a specific immune response. It explains the two main types of antigens, their structure and characteristics, antigen processing and presentation, and how they are recognized by the immune system.
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Antibodies
This text provides an overview of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), which are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens. Antibodies are highly specific to a particular antigen and play a crucial role in fighting infections and diseases. The text covers the structure and different classes of antibodies, their mechanisms…
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Antigen-Antibody Reaction
The text above provides an overview of antigen-antibody reactions, which play a crucial role in the immune response. It explains the specific binding of an antigen to an antibody through non-covalent bonds and the diversity of antibodies generated by the immune system. The mechanisms of action resulting from antigen-antibody reactions are also discussed, including neutralization,…
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Structure of Antibodies
The text provides an overview of the structure of antibodies. It explains that antibodies are a class of proteins produced by B-lymphocytes that specifically bind to antigens. The basic structure of antibodies consists of four polypeptide chains – two heavy chains and two light chains. The variable domains of the heavy and light chains form…
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Types of Antibodies
This text provides an overview of the five main classes of antibodies and their distinct properties and functions. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are proteins produced by B-lymphocytes that play a critical role in the immune response by specifically binding to antigens. The five classes of antibodies are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. IgG…
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