antibody (immunoglobulin, Ig)
Definition
- a molecule that interacts with specific antigens, bringing about the destruction of the antigens and the cells to which they are attached. See also antigen
- Protein produced by B cells in response to a foreign molecule or invading microorganism. Binds tightly to the foreign molecule or cell, inactivating it or marking it for destruction by phagocytosis or complement-induced lysis.
Glossary of "Molecular Systematics (2nd ed.)" by Hillis et al. (1996)
- antibody: A large protein made in response to a foreign antigen (generally a protein).
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