Antigenic Modulation [antigenní modulace]

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Definition

Loss of detectable antigen from the surface of a cell after incubation with antibodies. This is one method in which some tumors escape detection by the immune system. Antigenic modulation of target antigens also reduces the therapeutic effectiveness of treatment by monoclonal antibodies.

DUI
D016525 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0025224
Previous indexing
Antigen-Antibody Reactions (1968-1989); Antigens, Surface/analysis (1979-1991); Antigens, Surface/immunology (1979-1988)
History note
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Public note
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