This flashcard defines the antigenic determinant (or epitope) as the specific part of an antigen that binds to an antibody or antigen receptor.
Esa porción de una molécula antigénica que se une al sitio de unión al antígeno de un anticuerpo o receptor de antígeno dado; también se conoce como epítopo.
Front | That portion of an antigenic molecule that is bound by the antigen-binding site of a given antibody or antigen receptor; it is also known as an epitope |
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Back | antigenic determinant |
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