Microantibody
Microantibody
Microantibody (/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌæn.tɪˌbɑː.di/), is a term used in Immunology to refer to a smaller fragment of an Antibody that retains the ability to selectively bind to its Antigen.
Etymology
The term "Microantibody" is derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small, and "anti" meaning against, and "body" from the Latin "corpus". It refers to the smaller fragments of antibodies that still have the ability to bind to antigens.
Structure and Function
Microantibodies, like antibodies, are produced by B cells in response to an antigen. They are smaller in size compared to full antibodies, but they retain the antigen-binding site, allowing them to bind to antigens with high specificity. This makes them useful in various biomedical research applications and potential therapeutic uses.
Related Terms
- Antibody: A protein produced by B cells that binds to a specific antigen.
- Antigen: A substance that induces an immune response, specifically the production of antibodies.
- B cell: A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies in response to antigens.
- Biomedical Research: The broad area of science that involves the investigation of the biological process and the causes of disease through careful experimentation, observation, laboratory work, analysis, and testing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microantibody
- Wikipedia's article - Microantibody
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