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agglutinogen

[ə‚glü′tin·ə·jən]

(immunology)

An antigen that stimulates production of a specific antibody (agglutinin) when introduced into an animal body.

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The antigens that are involved in Blood Groups are called agglutinogens and the antibodies that are produced against these antigens are called agglutinins.

Percentage distribution of ABO and rhesus blood groups: a concrete study in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh

Potential vaccine-target antigens important in disease production include (1) pertussis toxin (lymphocytosis-prorooting factor), which interferes with immune-cell function, contributes to ciliary damage, and aids in attachment to respiratory epithelium; (2) filamentous hemagglutinin, which helps the bacteria attach to cilia of the respiratory tract; (3) pertactin (69-kDa protein), which also enhances bacterial attachment to cilia; and (4) agglutinogens, which may aid persistent attachment to cilia.

Routine vaccines across the life span, 2007

Potential vaccine-target antigens important in disease production include (1) tracheal cytotoxin that destroys cilia, making it difficult to clear thickened mucus; (2) pertussis toxin (lymphocytosis-promoting factor), which interferes with immune-cell function, contributes to ciliary damage, and aids in attachment to respiratory epithelium; (3) filamentous hemagglutinin, which helps the bacteria attach to cilia of the respiratory tract; (4) pertactin (69-kd protein), which also enhances bacterial attachment to cilia; and (5) agglutinogens, which may aid persistent attachment to cilia.