hapten

hapten Definition

hap·ten (hap′ten′)

noun

a compound which, when coupled with a protein or other molecule, can cause the formation of antibodies

Etymology: Ger < Gr haptein, to fasten, touch + Ger -en, -ene

hapten Related Forms

hap·ten′ic (hap ten′ik) adjective

hapten Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

np: This experiment made use of the first humanized mouse V-region, V NP, which was specific for the hapten NP.

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