antigen

German: Antigen
Japanese: 抗原

Immunology. A substance that induces a cellular response of the immune system. Many antigens are foreign protein molecules, e.g., on the surface of bacterial cells or viruses. The immune system reacts with antigens by producing specific antibodies, that bind to the antigens (antigen-antibody reaction).

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