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What is the significance of a larger molecular size in an antigen?
What is the significance of a larger molecular size in an antigen?
Why is it important to have varied amino acids in an antigen's composition?
Why is it important to have varied amino acids in an antigen's composition?
What is the difficulty posed by antigens with multiple forms?
What is the difficulty posed by antigens with multiple forms?
What is the purpose of binding a hapten to a carrier protein?
What is the purpose of binding a hapten to a carrier protein?
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What is the advantage of using large insoluble antigens?
What is the advantage of using large insoluble antigens?
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What is a desirable characteristic of an antigen's composition?
What is a desirable characteristic of an antigen's composition?
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What makes haptens unable to initiate an immune response on their own?
What makes haptens unable to initiate an immune response on their own?
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Why do large insoluble antigens tend to be more effective at causing an immune response?
Why do large insoluble antigens tend to be more effective at causing an immune response?
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What is a potential issue with using an antigen that has multiple forms?
What is a potential issue with using an antigen that has multiple forms?
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What is the benefit of binding a hapten to a carrier protein?
What is the benefit of binding a hapten to a carrier protein?
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Study Notes
Antigen Selection for Inoculation
- Molecular size of the antigen is a critical factor, with larger molecules being more effective.
- Antigen composition should include a variety of amino acids for optimal results.
- Antigen heterogeneity can pose a challenge, as multiple forms of a particular antigen can make it difficult to achieve an effective immune response.
- Haptens, small non-protein molecules, possess antigenicity but lack immunogenicity, and can be used to trick the immune system into producing antibodies by binding them to a carrier protein.
- Solubility of the antigen is also an important consideration, with large, insoluble antigens being more effective at inducing an antibody response.
Antigen Selection for Inoculation
- Molecular size of the antigen is a critical factor, with larger molecules being more effective.
- Antigen composition should include a variety of amino acids for optimal results.
- Antigen heterogeneity can pose a challenge, as multiple forms of a particular antigen can make it difficult to achieve an effective immune response.
- Haptens, small non-protein molecules, possess antigenicity but lack immunogenicity, and can be used to trick the immune system into producing antibodies by binding them to a carrier protein.
- Solubility of the antigen is also an important consideration, with large, insoluble antigens being more effective at inducing an antibody response.
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Learn about the key factors to consider when selecting an antigen for animal inoculation, including molecular size, composition, heterogeneity, and haptens. Understand the importance of antigenicity and immunogenicity in triggering an immune response.
