Phenomena and Processes

Cross Reactions

Serological reactions in which an antiserum against one antigen reacts with a non-identical but closely related antigen.

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Abstract

Serological reactions in which an antiserum against one antigen reacts with a non-identical but closely related antigen.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cross Reaction
  • Reaction, Cross
  • Reactions, Cross

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate NIM with specific antigen or antibody (IM); do not confuse with CROSS PROTECTION

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History Note

72(69)

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Previous Indexing

  • Antigen-Antibody Reactions (1966-1968)

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  1. G12.122.281w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cross Reactions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003429. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003429
  2. Cross Reactions. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-reactivity
  3. Cross Reactions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1760689