Pathogens are the disease causing agent while antigens are found in the antibodies that fight against the pathogens. So in short, no they aren't the same.
Lymphocytes
pathogens antigens
Proteins that are pathogens are called antigens. These antigens can trigger an immune response in the body, leading to the production of antibodies to fight off the pathogen.
your body produces antigens to fight against the pathogens and imune you agaist diseases.
The molecules on pathogens that enable the immune system to distinguish one kind of pathogen from another are called antigens. Antibodies destroy pathogens by binding to the antigens on the pathogen.
Antigens
phagocytosis
Antibodies attach to specific antigens on the surface of pathogens.
Introduction of altered antigens involves exposing the immune system to modified versions of antigens to trigger an immune response without causing disease. This approach can be used in vaccine development to stimulate immune memory and protection against specific pathogens or diseases. Altered antigens can include weakened or inactivated forms of pathogens, as well as genetically engineered antigens.
Antigens are important because they trigger responses to pathogens by the immune system. Without them, no prevention against pathogens would take place.
The process of immunity is to produce specific antibodies that bind to antigens on the surface of pathogens. =]
Yes, a virus contains antigens that can trigger an immune response in the body. Antigens are molecules on the surface of pathogens (such as viruses) that are recognized by the immune system.