An antigen is any foreign or "non-self" compound that stimulates both branches of the specific immune system.
Un antígeno es cualquier compuesto extraño o "no propio" que estimula ambas ramas del sistema inmunitario específico.
| Front | What is an antigen? |
|---|---|
| Back | any compound (usually large and complex) that is foreign/non-self and stimulates both branches of the specific immune system |
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