antibodies

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1. Proteins in the blood that are produced by the body in response to specific antigens (such as bacteria). (See immune system.)

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Example Sentences

Greek authorities have strongly opposed vaccination, arguing that the antibodies they create can backfire by giving false signals of infection.

From Barron's

Future therapies may be able to activate microglia directly, without relying on antibodies.

From Science Daily

For more than two decades, scientists have explored a group of cancer drugs known as CD40 agonist antibodies.

From Science Daily

Proteins secreted through this system can protect antibodies from breaking down, which strengthens immune defenses and may improve the effectiveness of oral vaccines.

From Science Daily

Known as monoclonal antibodies, the drugs work by lowering levels of amyloid, a harmful protein that accumulates in the brain.

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