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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic factors
  4. antigens
  5. epitopes
  6. haptens

Preferred term

haptens

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37635

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