Antigens are also known as immunogens. They are substances or toxins in the blood that trigger the body to fight them. Usually, antigens are bacteria or viruses but they can be other substances from ...

Antigen tests can identify the presence of antigens within the body, which are substances that cause immune responses, such as the release of antibodies. The immune system, and antibodies specifically ...

Any substance that induces the immune system to produce antibodies against it is called an antigen. Any foreign invaders, such as pathogens (bacteria and viruses), chemicals, toxins, and pollens, can ...

This study was done to define antigens important in the immune response to infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sera were obtained from men and women with uncomplicated gonorrhea (UGC), women with ...

As a basic description, an antibody can be described as any molecule that has epitopes (antigenic sites) that fit with corresponding antibodies, initiating an immune response. Antigens come in many ...

Phase II study of NGR-hTNF, a vascular targeting agent, in combination with doxorubicin in patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Background: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA, CEACAM5) is ...

Researchers have demonstrated the use of an everyday kitchen appliance as a simple, affordable and accessible alternative for performing heat-mediated antigen retrieval. Researchers from the ...

Antigens and antibodies play vital but distinct roles in illness and disease. One tries to wreak havoc on our health while the other fights to protect it. Simply put, antigens can make you sick, and ...