Haptens

Small antigenic determinants capable of eliciting an immune response only when coupled to a carrier. Haptens bind to antibodies but by themselves cannot elicit an antibody response.

Year introduced: 1965(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D23.050.550.480

MeSH Unique ID: D006241

Entry Terms:

• Hapten
• Contact-Sensitizing Agents
• Agents, Contact-Sensitizing
• Contact Sensitizing Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Antigens
Epitopes
Haptens
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