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Fields of Study > immunology > immunologic factors > antigens > epitopes > haptens
Preferred Term:

haptens

Definition:
Small antigenic determinants capable of eliciting an immune response only when coupled to a carrier. Haptens bind to antibodies but by themselves cannot elicit an antibody response.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
epitopes
Narrower Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37635
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