Immunoreactive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Immunoreactive is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or causing an immune reaction.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or causing an immune reaction.
More Meanings
- Any substance that causes an immune reaction.
Example Sentences
Most nitrergic neurons were only immunoreactive for nNOS; 10% co-localized with VIP. A small subpopulation of OSP neurons was immunoreactive for ChAT/nNOS/±VIP. All types of neurotransmitters found in the ISP or OSP were also detected in neuronal fibres within the mucosa.
Word Forms
- immunoreactives
Related Words
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