Meaning of IMMUNOGEN
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body |
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IMMUNOGEN is a 9 letter word that starts with I. |
| | Synonyms: | | immunizing agent |
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| | See Also: | | antigen, toxin antitoxin, vaccine | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A substance which is capable of eliciting (inducing) an immune response. An immunogen usually has a fairly high molecular weight (usually greater than 10,000), thus, a variety of macromolecules such as proteins, lipoproteins, polysaccharides, some nucleic acids, and certain of the teichoic acids, can act as immunogens. Compare with antigen. |
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