cross-reaction
noun
an immunologic reaction between a given antigen and an antibody or lymphokine that is specific for a different antigen resembling the first one.
cross-reactive
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a word derived from
cross-reaction.
Example Sentences
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The next question was how far the cross-reactive effect extended.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024
They produced a poorly functioning and poorly binding antibody that was cross-reactive to other proteins.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 19, 2022
The only existing test for Zika is cross-reactive with dengue antibodies, so a person can easily be misdiagnosed.
From New York Times ● Aug. 16, 2022
Plus, a longer interval between shots helps the immune system mount a stronger, more cross-reactive defense.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
FI6 and most other cross-reactive antibodies push their way in and go for these hard-to-find targets.
From Nature ● Dec. 7, 2011
