Epitope definitions

Epitope

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 that an antibody binds to. The part of an antibody that binds to the epitope is called a paratope. Although epitopes are u...
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epitope

Any part of a molecule that acts as an antigenic determinant: a macromolecule can contain many different epitopes each capable of stimulating production of a different specific antibody.
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epitope

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epitope

A part of a molecule that an antibody will recognize and bind to.
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epitope

<immunology> That part of an antigenic molecule to which the T-cell receptor responds, a site on a large molecule against which an antibody will be produced and to which it will bind. ... See: agretope. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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epitope

(ep´ĭ-tōp) antigenic determinant.
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Epitope

An alternative term for antigenic determinant.
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Epitope

Part of a protein's surface area liable to be recognized and bound to by an appropriate antibody. A linear epitope is composed of a single chain segment. An assembled epitope is formed from more than one chain segment
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Epitope

The epitope is the location or locations where the antibody binds to an antigen.
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epitope

That part of an antigenic molecule to which the T-cell receptor responds; a site on a large molecule against which an antibody will be produced and to which it will bind. See also agretope.
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epitope

Type: Term Pronunciation: ep′i-tōp Definitions: 1. The simplest form of an antigenic determinant on a complex antigenic molecule, which can combine with antibody or T cell receptor.
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Epitope

Epitope: A single antigenic site on a protein against which an antibody reacts.
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epitope

That part of an antigen recognized by an antigen receptor (see antigenic determinant).
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Epitope

A unique shape or marker carried on an antigen's surface which triggers a corresponding antibody response.
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epitope

a specific site on an antigen that stimulates specific immune responses, such as the production of antibodies or activation of immune cells.
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epitope

smaller exposed region on an antigen that is recognized by B-cell and T-cell receptors and antibodies
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epitope

The site on a bacteria that specific antibody recognizes and binds to.
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epitope

determinant (def. 3).
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epitope

a specific site on an antigen that stimulates specific immune responses, such as the production of antibodies or activation of immune cells.
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