cross-react

[kraws-ree-akt, kros-]

verb (used without object)

Immunology.

1. to participate in a cross-reaction.

Example Sentences

But the problem with antibodies for rhinoviruses is that they don’t cross-react from one virus to another, so you’d need a vaccine with 180 different virus proteins in it to produce an effective antibody-producing virus.

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Their pollen can cross-react with fruit and vegetables, including kiwi, banana, mango, avocado, grapes, celery, carrot and potato, and some herbs such as caraway, coriander, fennel, pepper and paprika.

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The immune responses to the variants were highly dependent on the original B cell repertoire induced by the ancestral SARS-CoV-2 strain -- and on the ability of those cells to cross-react with BA.5 and XBB variants.

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They sometimes cross-react with commonly used over-the-counter medications, as well as tea or protein powders sold within some state facilities, the report detailed.

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Most affected babies only react to a single food, although some foods cross-react.

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