Associations to the word «Epitope»

Wiktionary

EPITOPE, noun. (biochemistry) That part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) that is the target of an immune response

Dictionary definition

EPITOPE, noun. The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.

Wise words

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