Anti-malignin antibody
Anti-malignin antibody
Anti-malignin antibody (pronunciation: an-tee-ma-lig-nin an-ti-bod-y) is a type of antibody that is produced by the immune system in response to the presence of malignin, a protein that is often found in high levels in individuals with cancer.
Etymology
The term "anti-malignin antibody" is derived from the words "anti-", a prefix meaning against, "malignin", a protein associated with cancer, and "antibody", a protein produced by the immune system to neutralize harmful substances.
Related Terms
- Antibody: A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and neutralizes harmful substances.
- Malignin: A protein that is often found in high levels in individuals with cancer.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Immune system: The body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.
- Protein: A molecule composed of amino acids that performs a vast array of functions within organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti-malignin antibody
- Wikipedia's article - Anti-malignin antibody
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