Antibody

Antibody Definition


Antibody -

An Antibody is defined as a form of protein formed by plasma cells in reaction to an antigen (foreign substance). A single antibody can only bind to one particular antigen. The purpose of this binding is to assist in the destruction of the antigen.

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