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What are the antigens?

There are two common oncofetal antigens, alphafetoprotein (AFP) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Carcinoembryonic antigen CA 72-4 is a more recently discovered oncofetal antigen just coming into usage.

What are the oncofetal antigens?

The term Rh is used because the antigen was first discovered in the blood of a?

Rhesus monkey.

Where did the rh antigen get it name?

The Rh antigen got its name from the Rhesus monkey, in which it was first discovered in the early 1940s. Researchers were studying the blood of these monkeys and identified the antigen that could cause immune reactions. The "Rh" stands for "Rhesus," and it has since become a critical component in blood typing and transfusions in humans.

What is the molecule that can be recognized by the immune system?

Antigens.

What is antigen in German?

Abwehrstoff or Antigen

In order for a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen the antigen must?

the antigen must bind to the receptor

Which of the following is not an antigen that may be found on the surface of an erythrocyte a A antigen b B antigen c O antigen d Rh antigen?

The O antigen is not an antigen that may be found on the surface of an erythrocyte. A and B antigens are present in the ABO blood group system, while the Rh antigen is part of the Rh blood group system. O blood type individuals lack A and B antigens on their red blood cells.

What is antigene and antibody?

An antigen is a substance that can invoke an immune response. While an antibody is the immune system's response to an antigen. Antibodies, act by directly neutralizing the antigen and/or bind to the antigen and signaling marcophages to phagocytose the antigen.

What is the protein made in a response to a specific antigen called?

An antigen is a protein made in response to a specific antigen.

Why the weak D antigen is known as Du antigen?

No.

What blood has antigen but without antibody?

Surface antigen

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