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Epitope

Noun:

A specific site on an antigen where an antibody can bind, resulting in an immune response.

Example sentence: The scientist identified the epitope on the virus and developed a vaccine targeting that specific region.

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• Antibodies
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Adjective:

Referring to or relating to an epitope.

Example sentence: The epitope-binding antibody showed strong affinity in recognizing the target protein.

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• Monoclonal Antibodies
• Antibody-Based Therapeutics