26.Antigens (immune response inducers). Haptens.

Question 1

Antigens

Answer 1

Binds to antibodies that are on the surface of pathogens. They irritate the immune system and cause an immune response

Question 2

Properties of antigens

Answer 2

1. Foreign orgin - initiated own genome
2. Antigeniticity - strength to induce a stronger or weaker immune response
3. Immunogenecity - ability to induce immunity
4. Specificity - active site (paratope) being specific

Question 3

Haptens

Answer 3

• discovered by landsteiner
• small molecules that cant trigger an immune response on their own
• attach to larger proteins (carriers) to innitiate an immune response