A glycoprotein produced in response to an antigen, such as a bacteria. Antibodies defend the body by destroying or weakening bacteria. Antigen is short for anti body gen erator. The response of the body when it comes into contact with an antigen that leads to the formation of antibodies and sensitized lymphocytes. The immune response takes place when foreign proteins called antigens cause the production of antibodies.
Inflammation refers to a localized protective response to tissue injury or destruction.
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