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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic factors
  4. antigen-antibody complex

Preferred term

antigen-antibody complex

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The complex formed by the binding of antigen and antibody molecules. The deposition of large antigen-antibody complexes leading to tissue damage causes immune complex diseases.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • antigen antibody complex
  • immune complex
  • immune complexes

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10336

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