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Descriptor English:

Antibodies, Blocking

Descriptor Spanish:

Anticuerpos Bloqueadores

Descriptor Portuguese:

Anticorpos Bloqueadores

Synonyms English:

Antibodies, Enhancing
Blocking Antibodies
Enhancing Antibodies

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Definition English:

Antibodies that inhibit the reaction between ANTIGEN and other antibodies or sensitized T-LYMPHOCYTES (e.g., antibodies of the IMMUNOGLOBULIN G class that compete with IGE antibodies for antigen, thereby blocking an allergic response). Blocking antibodies that bind tumors and prevent destruction of tumor cells by CYTOTOXIC T-LYMPHOCYTES have also been called enhancing antibodies. (Rosen et al., Dictionary of Immunology, 1989)

Indexing Annotation English:

antibodies inhibiting reaction between antigen and other antibodies or sensitized T-lymphocytes: not for any antibody reaction to an antigen ( = ANTIBODIES or specific antibody); do not coordinate with ANTIBODY FORMATION for /biosyn

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Record Number:

32855

Unique Identifier:

D019138

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