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Immunogen (Noun)

Meaning

Any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The vaccine uses a weakened strain of the virus as an immunogen to stimulate an immune response.
  • Researchers carefully chose the surface proteins to serve as the immunogen in the experimental HIV vaccine.
  • A fragment of the toxin was engineered as the immunogen to elicit specific antibodies against the disease.
  • Tumor cells are being studied as potential immunogens for new cancer treatments to boost the body's natural defenses.
  • Smallpox was used as an immunogen in one of the earliest vaccines ever developed.

Synonyms

  • Immunizing Agent

Hyponyms

  • Vaccinum
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