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hapten
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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.


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In contrast, when burded by maldigested antigens or antigens from dysbiotic intestinal pathogens and parasites, our immune defenses are less able to neutralize infectious or aeroallergen antigens and haptens.
It can be used to detect DNA, RNA, proteins and haptens.
In vitro and in vivo targeting of radiolabeled monovalent and divalent haptens with dual specificity monoclonal antibody conjugates: Enhanced divalent hapten affinity for cell-bound antibody conjugate.
 
 
 
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