Meaning Cross-Reactivity
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Cross-Reactivity


when two antigens are so similar that either one can cause the same reaction
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Cross-Reactivity


Cross-Reactivity occurs when an antibody programmed to recognize a specific antigen (for example milk) mistakes another protein (for example brain tissue) as milk and tags the tissue for attack by other immune cells, resulting in autoimmunity against the tissue.
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Cross-Reactivity


The ability of an antibody to react with or bind an antigen that did not stimulate its production.
Source: groups.molbiosci.northwestern.edu





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