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Record 1 2012-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bioengineering
  • Biotechnology
DEF

The specific part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody becomes attached.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique biologique
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Surface individuelle caractéristique d’un antigène, qui déclenche la production d’un anticorps spécifique au cours de la réponse immunitaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioingeniería
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Porción específica de un antígeno macromolecular a la que se une un anticuerpo.

CONT

Cada determinante antigénico, constituido normalmente por unos pocos aminoácidos, determina la síntesis de un anticuerpo diferente; por tanto, de la exposición a un solo antígeno pueden expresarse varios anticuerpos.

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