antigenového

Antigenového is the genitive singular form of the Czech word "antigen". An antigen is any substance that causes your immune system to produce an antibody against it. This term is commonly used in immunology and medicine. When an antigen enters the body, it is recognized by the immune system as foreign. This recognition triggers a response, where specialized cells, like B cells, produce antibodies. These antibodies are proteins that bind specifically to the antigen, helping to neutralize or eliminate the foreign substance. Antigens can be parts of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms, as well as toxins, pollen, or even transplanted tissues. The concept of antigenového is central to understanding how the body defends itself and also to the development of vaccines and diagnostic tests. Vaccines, for example, introduce weakened or inactivated antigens to prime the immune system without causing disease.