epitope
US'epı'təup
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'topos' meaning 'place'.
مثال
- The antibody binds to the epitope of the antigen.
- Each antigen has a distinct epitope.
- The epitope is the key site for antibody recognition.
ترکیبهای رایج
Epitope mapping Epitope recognition Epitope presentation Epitope prediction
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself