Avidity refers to the cumulative strength of binding between two molecules or cells interacting at multiple sites, distinct from affinity which measures the strength of binding at a single site.
Avidity se refiere a la fuerza total de unión entre dos moléculas o células que interactúan en múltiples sitios, a diferencia de la afinidad que mide la fuerza de unión en un solo sitio.
| Front | The sum total of the strength of binding of two molecules or cells to one another at multiple sites. It is distinct from affinity, which is the strength of binding of one site on a molecule to its ligand |
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| Back | avidity |
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