Chemically linked Fab
Chemically Linked Fab
Chemically Linked Fab (pronunciation: kem-i-klee linked fab) is a term used in the field of Immunology and Biochemistry. It refers to a specific type of Antibody Fragment that is produced through chemical linkage.
Etymology
The term "Fab" is an acronym derived from "Fragment antigen-binding", which describes the function of this part of an antibody. The "Chemically Linked" part of the term refers to the process by which these fragments are produced, specifically through chemical reactions.
Definition
Chemically Linked Fab is a type of antibody fragment that has been produced through chemical reactions. These fragments retain the ability to bind to specific Antigens, making them useful in various immunological research and therapeutic applications.
Related Terms
- Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system that recognizes and binds to specific antigens.
- Antigen: A substance that induces an immune response, specifically the production of antibodies.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
- Antibody Fragment: A portion of an antibody that retains the ability to bind to specific antigens.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chemically linked Fab
- Wikipedia's article - Chemically linked Fab
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