Difference between revisions of "Antigen"
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| − | An | + | An '''antigen''' is a specialized [[protein]], though sometimes it can be a carbohydrate instead. When an antigen is injected into the bloodstream, as through vaccination, it causes the body to produce [[antibodies]]. |
[[Category:Molecular Biology]] | [[Category:Molecular Biology]] | ||
[[Category:Immunology]] | [[Category:Immunology]] | ||
Revision as of 02:15, March 25, 2008
An antigen is a specialized protein, though sometimes it can be a carbohydrate instead. When an antigen is injected into the bloodstream, as through vaccination, it causes the body to produce antibodies.