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Glossary & References / Keywords List / Definitions:
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| Antibody | - "specialized serum protein produced by the immune system in response to an antigen, in an attempt to counteract the effects of the antigen; the presence of antibodies in the blood indicate exposure
to a specific antigens." (B36) - "special proteins produced by certain white blood cells when exposed to foreign substances. Antibodies protect the body against foreign substances (including e.g. viruses); they play a role in the immune response by attaching to the foreign substance (V.w5, V.w6). |
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