the binding of an antibody to its particular antigen with the purpose of destroying it The bound antibody renders the foreign substance more susceptible to degradation by immune cells, and therefore p [..]

The processes triggered by interactions of Antibodies with their Antigens.

The phenomenon, occurring in vitro or in vivo, of antibody combining with antigen of the type that stimulated the formation of the antibody, thereby resulting in agglutination, precipitation, complement fixation, greater susceptibility to ingestion and destruction by phagocytes, or neutralization of exotoxin. See: skin test. Acronym: AAR (05 Mar 20 [..]

The binding of a specific antigen with its corresponding antibody. It may result in agglutination, precipitation, or increased susceptibility to phagocytosis.