Chemicals and Drugs

Antigen Receptors

Molecules on the surface of B- and T-lymphocytes that recognize and combine with specific antigens.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Molecules on the surface of B- and T-lymphocytes that recognize and combine with specific antigens.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Antigen Receptor
  • Receptors, Antigen
  • Receptor, Antigen

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Aspects Covered

19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • B Lymphocytes (1973-1979)
  • Binding Sites, Antibody (1973-1979)
  • Lymphocytes (1966-1979)
  • T Lymphocytes (1973-1979)

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  1. D12.776w.543w.750w.705w.816

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QW 574

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Antigen Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011946. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011946
  2. Antigen Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q93929117