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No, because each antigen has a specific structure that makes its shape complementary to just one other antigen (just like with enzymes, which are specfic to one substrate). Consequently, your body will contain upwards of 10,000,000 different lymphocytes, each one primed to target one antigen.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on the antibody. There are several types of antibodies. Antibodies are alse called immunoglobins. I hope this helps:)
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What is antibody valence?
It is the number of antigens one antibody molecule can bind to. For example, a trivalent antibody can simultaneously bind to three copies of the antigen it recognizes. This is not related to atomic valence.
When antibodies bind antigens the clumping of antigens result from?
There are four reactions when antibodies react with antigens: agglutination, precipitation, neutralization or activation of complement. Agglutination is the clumping process that you are looking for.
What is the definition of the term immuniprecipitation?
The term immunoprecipitation refers to the technique of precipitating protein antigens out of a solution using an antibody that is designed to bind itself to that particular protein.
what antibody use in western blot technique?
Generally there are two antibodies used. Primary antibody which can bind specifically to the protein of interest. And a secondary antibody coupled with a detection system such as HRP that would bind the primary antibody and signals the presence of protein of interest.
How do antibodies destroy pathogens?
binding to antigens on the pathogens.The antibodies not only bind to antigens...but once bound with the antigens on the viruses they encounter. The viruses clump together and are destroyed by phagocytes.Thanks to...my BRILLIANT mind!! :PYOU ARE THE BEST!
What do the antibody proteins do?
They bind to antigens, which can be either proteins, carbohydrates, or proteins decorated with attached carbohydrates. This allows the immune system to recognize infectious organisms and parasites so it can prepare to fight them.
What region of an antibody does the antigen bind to?
epitopes on the antigen while the paratopes on the antibody
What happens to an antigen-antibody complex?
The antigen grows a memory cell instead of the Plasma cell and takes over the whole body and kills all of the antibodies.
What protein is produced in the body in response to antigens?
Antibody (Ab)
How many antigens does each antibody bond with?
Generally one.
What basic principles of antibody-mediated immunity are utilized in an ELISA assay?
The basic principles are; antibodies will be produced in any signs of infection, or abnormality. Then these antibodies are desiged specifically to target, and bind to specfic antigens.
Proteins in blood that bind to antigens?
Antibodies.
