Epitope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epitope is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune response.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune response.
Example Sentences
Holonym: idiotope
Word Forms
- epitopes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include galactosyl, glycoepitope, glycotope, polyepitope, mimotope, protectope.
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