Phenomena and Processes

Antibody Binding Sites

Local surface sites on antibodies which react with antigen determinant sites on antigens (EPITOPES.) They are formed from parts of the variable regions of FAB FRAGMENTS.

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Abstract

Local surface sites on antibodies which react with antigen determinant sites on antigens (EPITOPES.) They are formed from parts of the variable regions of FAB FRAGMENTS.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Binding Sites, Antibody
  • Paratopes
  • Antibody Binding Site
  • Binding Site, Antibody
  • Paratope

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

73; was in Cat D only 1973-76

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Previous Indexing

  • Antibodies (1966-1972)
  • Antigens (1966-1972)
  • Binding Sites (1968-1972)

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  1. G02.111.570.060w.425.079
  2. G02.111.570.120w.408
  3. G12.122.232
  4. G12.125

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NLM Classification

QW 570

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Antibody Binding Sites. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001666. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001666
  2. Antibody Binding Sites. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71147970