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Surface Non Self Cells Define Antigens Explain Difference Identifying

The summary defines an antigen as an identifying chemical on a cell's surface triggering an immune response, differentiating self-antigens (body's cells) from non-self (pathogen cells).

O resumo define antígeno como uma substância química identificadora na superfície de uma célula que desencadeia uma resposta imune, diferenciando antígenos próprios (células do corpo) de não próprios (patógenos).

Front Define antigens and explain the difference between self and non-self antigens.
Back Antigen - identifying chemical on the surface of a cell that triggers an immune response
  • Self - on surface of your own cells
  • Non-self - on surface of cells of pathogens


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