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| -any molecule that can bind to a BCR or TCR on a lymphocyte and induce an immune response |
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| -the inherent capacity of a molecule to be recognized by the immune system |
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| What are antigens recognized by on B-cells and T-cells? |
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| In general, the best antigens are _________ that are _________, _________, and _________. |
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-proteins
-large
-complex
-foreign |
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| -a small stretch of AAs on or within a protein molecule (peptide) that is recognized by a BCR or TCR |
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| What kind of stuff can BCRs bind to? TCRs? |
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-BCRs bind to protein, carbohydrates, nucleic acid, and lipid molecules
-TCRs only recognize epitopes on proteins |
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| BCR and Ab recognize epitopes on (free/not free), (processed/unprocessed) proteins. |
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| Epitopes recognized by BCRs are approximately how long? They are composed of (sequential/nonsequential/both) AAs, and are generally situated on the (inside/outside) of the peptide. |
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