Antigeneket
Antigeneket is a term that can refer to multiple concepts, often related to biological molecules or substances that elicit an immune response. In the context of immunology, antigens are typically foreign substances, such as parts of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that are recognized by the immune system. These foreign substances can also include non-infectious agents like pollen, certain foods, or even transplanted tissues and organs. The immune system identifies these antigens as "non-self" and initiates a response to neutralize or eliminate them. This response often involves the production of antibodies, which are proteins that bind specifically to the antigen, or the activation of immune cells like T cells that can directly attack cells displaying the antigen.
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