The immune system relies on a fine-tuned balance between the generation of peptide antigens and their presentation to cytotoxic T cells via Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I molecules.
Many factors have been identified as having the ability to affect the sensitivity of rapid antigen detection (RAD) tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The authors ...
Any substance that induces the immune system to produce antibodies against it is called an antigen. Any foreign invaders, such as pathogens (bacteria and viruses), chemicals, toxins, and pollens, can ...
Neoantigen vaccines are at the forefront of cancer research, driving personalized immunotherapy and improving outcomes through targeted T-cell activation.
Antigens and antibodies play vital but distinct roles in illness and disease. One tries to wreak havoc on our health while the other fights to protect it. Simply put, antigens can make you sick, and ...