antigens

1. Substances that are foreign to the body and cause the production of antibodies . Toxins , invading bacteria and viruses , and the cells of transplanted organs can all function as antigens.

Example Sentences

The new vaccine combines the traditional pertussis antigens with an innovative adjuvant called T-vant, which boosts the body's immune response specifically in the respiratory tract.

From Science Daily

Each contains different antigens and antibodies, meaning that receiving blood from the wrong group can be life-threatening.

From BBC

Thus IFN-gamma responses are marker of vaccine candidate antigens and efficacy.

From Science Daily

Then, they also added molecules and antigens common to cancer cells to "teach" T-cells what to look for.

From Science Daily

Herpes infections and tumors can both generate antigens that lead to the production of rogue antibodies that attack the brain, causing autoimmune encephalitis.

From Science Magazine