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antigenic /an·ti·gen·ic/ (an-tĭ-jen´ik) having the properties of an antigen. antigenic. See antigen. antigenic having the properties of an antigen. antigenic competition the immune response to an antigen may be reduced if an unrelated antigen is administered simultaneously or shortly before. These may be between different molecules (intermolecular) or different determinants on the same molecule (intramolecular). antigenic drift point mutations in genes resulting in antigenic change. See also orthomyxoviridae. antigenic mimicry similarities between sequences found in microbial proteins and host proteins which may result in cross-reacting immune responses and autoimmune disease. antigenic shift genetic reassortment between two subtypes of a viral species resulting in a new subtype with completely different antigenicity. See also orthomyxoviridae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Characterization of the samples identified 4 antigenic variants. Key statement: The allergenicity of natural rubber latex is reduced prior to its vulcanization by admixing with aluminum hydroxide, lignin or fumed silica to denature the antigenic proteins. Mannans are components of the yeast cell wall and have antigenic properties. |
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