antigen Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of antigens
A
pathogens (viruses, bacteria, parasites)
vaccines
transfusions
transplantation
2
Q
what are antigens
A
molecules that react with antibodies or B and T cells
mostly proteins but can be other molecules
3
Q
what is an immunogenic antigen
A
antigen that can trigger an immune response
4
Q
what is the antigen’s bonding site
A
antigenic determinant (epitope)
5
Q
what are the antibody and lymphocyte’s binding site
A
antigen binding site (paratope)
