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cross reactivity

The ability of an antibody to bind with more than one antigen or of an antigen to bind with more than one antibody.
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IgG-ELISA showing immuno-reactivity (a) and cross reactivity (b) of the goat sera with recombinant antigen EgAgB8/1 (Hd -Hydatid positive sera, N- Healthy goat sera (Negative control), GIN - Gastro intestinal nematodes, Tn-Taenia hydatigena positive sera)
Evaluation of Diagnostic Potential of Echinococcus granulosus Recombinant EgAgB8/l, EgAgB8/2 and EPC1 Antigens for Cystic Echinococcosis in Goats
In conclusion, MPA patients may be positive for Hantaan virus-specific IgM antibodies owing to cross reactivity, however, may not have HFRS.
Microscopic polyangiitis with positive Hantaan virus-specific immunoglobuline m antibody caused by cross reaction: a case report
In the areas where Chagas disease is endemic, there is often a superposition of parasitic diseases, the antibodies of which have shown to have cross reactivity with T cruzi.
Un antigeno economico para el serodiagnostico de la enfermedad de Chagas
To minimize cross reactivity, the secondary antibodies have been affinity purified and are highly cross-absorbed.
Antibody conjugates for in vitro imaging
Cross reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins: Clinical and immunological studies.
Cephalosporins can be prescribed safely for penicillin-allergic patients
It describes a high degree of cross reactivity to human leucocyte antigens (HLA).
The use of intravenous immune globulin to reduce panel reactive antibodies in children with end stage renal disease. (Clinical Consult)
Serological cross reactivity between polyomavirus capsids.
Seroprevalence and cross-reactivity of human polyomavirus 9

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