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ANTICUERPO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antibody
1, record 1, English, antibody
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Ab 2, record 1, English, Ab
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A protein that is produced in response to the introduction of an antigen in an organism and that plays a role in the immune response against this antigen. 3, record 1, English, - antibody
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For some authors, the term "immunoglobulin" is synonymous with the term "antibody." However, while all antibodies are immunoglobulins, not all immunoglobulins are antibodies. 4, record 1, English, - antibody
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anticorps
1, record 1, French, anticorps
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Ac 2, record 1, French, Ac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine qui est sécrétée en réponse à un antigène introduit dans un organisme et qui participe à la réponse immunitaire contre cet antigène. 3, record 1, French, - anticorps
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs considèrent le terme «immunoglobuline» comme synonyme du terme «anticorps». Toutefois, tous les anticorps sont des immunoglobulines, mais les immunoglobulines ne sont pas toutes des anticorps. 4, record 1, French, - anticorps
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- anticuerpo
1, record 1, Spanish, anticuerpo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina 2, record 1, Spanish, inmunoglobulina
correct, feminine noun
- Ig 3, record 1, Spanish, Ig
correct, feminine noun
- Ig 3, record 1, Spanish, Ig
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proteína producida por el sistema inmunitario para luchar específicamente contra un antígeno, que es una sustancia ajena al cuerpo. 4, record 1, Spanish, - anticuerpo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El anticuerpo se combina en forma específica con el antígeno que estimuló su producción con el objeto de inactivarlo o neutralizarlo, o bien marcarlo para su destrucción por otras células del sistema inmune. Un anticuerpo en particular sólo actúa contra un antígeno en particular. 5, record 1, Spanish, - anticuerpo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Responsable de proteger la superficie de las mucosas. Se localiza en los fluidos del cuerpo como lágrimas y saliva, y en los sistemas respiratorio, gástrico, urinario y reproductivo. 5, record 1, Spanish, - anticuerpo
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