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What is the specific term for the interaction between antigens and antibodies?
What is the specific term for the interaction between antigens and antibodies?
In which phase of Antigen/Antibody reactions does the attachment of antibody to its specific antigen occur?
In which phase of Antigen/Antibody reactions does the attachment of antibody to its specific antigen occur?
What is the measure of the binding strength between an antigenic determinant and an antibody combining site called?
What is the measure of the binding strength between an antigenic determinant and an antibody combining site called?
Which phase of Antigen/Antibody reactions involves the detection by affecting tissues or cells in vivo?
Which phase of Antigen/Antibody reactions involves the detection by affecting tissues or cells in vivo?
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What is the strength of the bond after the formation of Ag-Ab complexes called?
What is the strength of the bond after the formation of Ag-Ab complexes called?
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Who introduced the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
Who introduced the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
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What was Edward Jenner's assumption about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
What was Edward Jenner's assumption about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
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Which scientist is known for his work with Pox virus and the assumption about the vesicle fluid?
Which scientist is known for his work with Pox virus and the assumption about the vesicle fluid?
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What did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid in relation to inducing immunity against human pox virus (Small Pox - Variola)?
What did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid in relation to inducing immunity against human pox virus (Small Pox - Variola)?
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In what year did Edward Jenner introduce the term 'virus' in microbiology field?
In what year did Edward Jenner introduce the term 'virus' in microbiology field?
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Who was the first scientist to introduce the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
Who was the first scientist to introduce the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
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What did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
What did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
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What was the year when Edward Jenner introduced the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
What was the year when Edward Jenner introduced the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
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During his work with Pox virus, what did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
During his work with Pox virus, what did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
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Who is known for his work with Pox virus and the assumption about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
Who is known for his work with Pox virus and the assumption about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
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Study Notes
Antigen and Antibody Interaction
- Specific term for interaction between antigens and antibodies is "immune response."
- Attachment of antibody to its specific antigen occurs during the "binding phase" in Antigen/Antibody reactions.
- Measure of binding strength between an antigenic determinant and an antibody combining site is called "affinity."
- Phase involving detection via effects on tissues or cells in vivo is known as the "effector phase."
- Strength of the bond following the formation of antigen-antibody complexes is referred to as "avidity."
Historical Figures in Virology and Immunology
- The term 'virus' in microbiology was introduced by Dmitri Ivanovsky in 1892.
- Edward Jenner hypothesized that vesicle fluid from a milkmaid infected with Cow Pox could protect against Small Pox.
- Jenner's work with the Pox virus focused on the idea that Cow Pox vesicle fluid could induce immunity against the human pox virus (Variola).
- Edward Jenner is credited for developing the first vaccine against Small Pox in 1796, rather than introducing the term 'virus'.
- The introduction of the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology is often misconceived to be during Jenner's time but is attributed to later research in the late 19th century.
Summary of Jenner's Assumptions
- Jenner assumed that the vesicle fluid taken from the milkmaid would confer immunity against Small Pox.
- His experiments laid the foundation for vaccination, showing effectiveness in preventing diseases through exposure to related pathogens.
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Test your knowledge on the types of Ag-Ab reactions such as precipitation, agglutination, and immunoassays in serology. Explore the application of these reactions in detecting infectious disease-causing agents.
