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hapten (immunology) An incomplete antigen that cannot induce antibody formation by itself but can do so by coupling with a larger carrier molecule. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 2006 for distinction between proteins and haptens in OA. Until now, ideas about the way antibodies bind to foreign bodies have been largely based on studies done with haptens. Haptogen focuses on drug discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies that bind haptens and haptenic structures. |
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