Concept information
Preferred term
epitope
Definition
- An epitope, also known as antigenic determinant, is the part of an antigen that is recognized by the immune system, specifically by antibodies, B cells, or T cells. For example, the epitope is the specific piece of the antigen to which an antibody binds. The part of an antibody that binds to the epitope is called a paratope. (Wikipedia)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- antigenic determinant
Creator
- Patricia Fener
In other languages
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French
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déterminant antigénique
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/C0X-MVN2TD12-Z
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