Antigens

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    • what are antigens?
      specific proteins on the surface of cells that generate an immune response
    • what are antigens used to identify?
      pathogens, non self material, toxins, and abnormal body cells
    • what is antigen variability?
      the antigens change frequently due to genetic mutations
    • how do cells of the immune system recognise pathogens ?
      antigens are used to detect pathogens and generate immune response
      lymphocytes bind to molecules called antigens which are specific to pathogen
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