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The part of the antibody that binds to the antigen is called the antigen-binding site, which is located at the tips of the Y-shaped structure of the antibody. This site is formed by the variable regions of both the heavy and light chains, allowing it to specifically recognize and bind to a particular antigen. The unique structure of the antigen-binding site is determined by the amino acid sequence, which varies between different antibodies, enabling the immune system to target a wide range of pathogens.
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What is the process by which an antibody binds to an antigen?
The process by which an antibody binds to an antigen is called antigen-antibody binding. This occurs when the antibody recognizes and attaches to a specific part of the antigen, forming a complex that helps the immune system identify and neutralize the antigen.
Which portion of the antibody binds to the antigen?
Epitope, it is the part of the antigen that is recognized and binds by the antibodies.
What Is the difference between antigen binding site and paratope?
Antigen binding site or epitope is a part of an antigen that is recognized by the antibody. Paratope is a part of an antibody that binds on epitope.
What happens when antibody binds an antigen?
It causes pathogens to stick together.
Which antibody function binds antibodies to soluble antigen molecules?
precipitation
What happens when an antigen and its matching antibody meet up in your body?
When an antigen and its matching antibody meet in the body, the antibody binds to the antigen, marking it for destruction by the immune system. This process helps to neutralize the antigen and prevent further harm to the body.
What is a synonym for antigenic determinant?
It is the place where antibody binds after recognizing the antigen
What is Antigen A?
An antigen is actually foreign or toxic to the human body. It stimulates an adaptive immune response and binds to a antibody.
An antibody oponizes invading organisms is in order to enhance the function of?
To enhance the function of phagocytosis. The antibody binds to the antigen (on the organism). The antibody also binds to the phagocyte thus facilitating the coming together of the antibody and phagocyte and phagocytosis can then proceed.
What are the differences between sandwich ELISA and indirect ELISA?
Sandwich ELISA directly detects the antigen using two antibodies, while indirect ELISA detects the antigen using a primary antibody and a secondary antibody that binds to the primary antibody.
What part of the antibody combines with the antigen?
epitope
Is glycoprotein an antigen or antibody?
Antibody
