<immunology> In immune network theory, an idiotope, an antigenic site of an antibody that is responsible for that antibody binding to an antigenic determinant (epitope). ... Also used of the site on a ligand molecule to which a cell surface receptor binds. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(par´ә-tōp) an antigen-binding site of an antibody molecule; see also antigenic determinant.
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An antibody combining site that is complementary to an epitope.
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The site within an immunoglobuline Fab that specifically interacts with an antigenic determinant (epitope) (King & Stansfield, 1990).
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In immune network theory, an idiotope; an antigenic site of an antibody that is responsible for that antibody binding to an antigenic determinant (epitope). Also used of the site on a ligand molecule to which a cell-surface receptor binds.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-tōp Definitions: 1. That part of an antibody molecule composed of the variable regions of both the light and heavy chains that combine with the antigen. Synonyms: antibody-combining site, antigen-binding site
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