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Antibody vs. Antigen
Antibody
Examples:
Antibodies help neutralize toxins in the bloodstream.Doctors measure antibody levels to assess immunity.The vaccine stimulates antibody production in the body.
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Antigen
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The vaccine helps your body recognize the antigen.Scientists study antigen responses to understand immunity.Antigen exposure can trigger immune system reactions.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Antibodies are produced by the immune system, while antigens are substances that cause the immune system to produce these antibodies.
- Antibodies help to identify and neutralize pathogens like bacteria and viruses, whereas antigens are the specific targets of these antibodies.
- You can remember antibodies because they bind to antigens as their job, whereas antigens are the ones that trigger the immune response.
- Antibodies circulate in the bloodstream, while antigens can be toxins, part of the pathogen, or any foreign particle.
- Think of antibodies as the defense soldiers and antigens as the invaders or triggers for these soldiers.
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