<genetics, immunology> Individuals of a species differ in alleles (are allogeneic) and the antigenic differences will cause an immune response to allografts. ... The antigens concerned are often of the histocompatibility complex and are referred to as alloantigens. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Individuals of a species differ in alleles (are allogeneic) and the antigenic differences will cause an immune response to allografts. The antigens concerned are often of the histocompatibility complex and are referred to as alloantigens.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: al′ō-an′ti-jen Definitions: 1. An antigen that occurs in some but not all members of the same species. Used by the immune system to distinguish self from nonself.
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alloantigen An antigen existing in alternative (allelic) forms in a species; therefore, inducing an immune response when one form is transferred to members of the species who lack it; typical alloantigens are the blood group antigens. The allelic is an alternative form of a gene. One of the different forms of a gene that can exist at a single locu...
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an antigen present in some but not all individuals of the same species, as those in different human blood groups.
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