Introduction

ANTIBODY - INTRODUCTION

  • An antibody is a specific substance produced in the body in response to an antigen.
  • Antibodies are soluble B cell antigen proteins shed from B cell into surrounding fluid following antigenic stimulation.
  • They bind specifically with antigen and try to destroy or eliminate from the body.
  • Antibodies are found in many body fluids but more concentration in serum.
  • The antigen and antibody react specifically in some detectable way.
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