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Revision as of 17:12, September 17, 2011
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. Having too much antigen in the body can cause jaundice.