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blocking antibody — n an antibody that combines with an antigen without visible reaction but prevents another antibody from later combining with or producing its usual effect on that antigen called also incomplete antibody * * * any antibody that by combining with… … Medical dictionary
Blocking antibody — A blocking antibody is an antibody that does not have a reaction when combined with an antigen, but prevents other antibodies from combining with that antigen. [MeshName|Blocking+Antibodies] The term can also be used for inhibiting antibody,… … Wikipedia
blocking antibody — Immunol. an antibody that partly combines with an antigen and interferes with cell mediated immunity, thereby preventing an allergic reaction. Also called blocking factor. * * * … Universalium
blocking antibody — An antibody used in a reaction to prevent some other reaction taking place, for example one antibody competing with another for a cell surface receptor. See also desensitisation … Dictionary of molecular biology
Antibody — Immunoglobulin redirects here. For the immunoglobulin family, see Immunoglobulin superfamily. Antibodies redirects here. For the film, see Antibodies (film). Each antibody binds to a specific antigen; an interaction similar to a lock and key. An… … Wikipedia
antibody — An immunoglobulin molecule produced by B lymphoid cells with a specific amino acid sequence evoked in humans or other animals by an antigen (immunogen). These molecules are characterized by reacting specifically with the antigen in some… … Medical dictionary
incomplete antibody — n BLOCKING ANTIBODY * * * antibody that binds to erythrocytes or bacteria but does not produce agglutination; the nonagglutinating antibody is detectable with the antiglobulin (Coombs) test. For example, IgG anti Rh antibodies do not agglutinate… … Medical dictionary
Binding antibody — A binding antibody is an antibody that has a reaction when combined with an antigen, possibly eliminating it. ee also*Blocking antibody *Immune complex … Wikipedia
incomplete antibody — noun : blocking antibody … Useful english dictionary
monovalent antibody — noun : blocking antibody … Useful english dictionary
