Natural antibodies are antibodies produced by the immune system in the apparent absence of any infection. They have a broad specificity for self and microbial antigens, can react with many pathogens, and can activate complement.
Los anticuerpos naturales son anticuerpos producidos por el sistema inmunitario en aparente ausencia de infección. Tienen una amplia especificidad para antígenos propios y microbianos, pueden reaccionar con muchos patógenos y pueden activar el complemento.
| Front | Antibodies produced by the immune system in the apparent absence of any infection. They have a broad specificity for self and microbial antigens, can react with many pathogens, and can activate complement |
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