ANTIGENIC DETERMINANT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Antigenic Determinant.
Antigenic Determinant - as a noun
The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The antigenic determinant on the surface of the virus is responsible for eliciting an immune response."
"Scientists are studying the structure of the antigenic determinant to develop vaccines against the pathogen."
"The binding of antibodies to the antigenic determinant prevents the virus from infecting host cells."
"Different strains of influenza virus have distinct antigenic determinants."
"The identification of the specific antigenic determinant is crucial for accurate diagnosis of the disease."
