antigen binding GO_0003823
antigen binding
ID: GO_0003823
Class
Binding to an antigen, any substance which is capable of inducing a specific immune response and of reacting with the products of that response, the specific antibody or specifically sensitized T-lymphocytes, or both. Binding may counteract the biological activity of the antigen. Antigen binding by an MHC protein complex allows the antigen to be displayed to a T cell or NK cell.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| B cell receptor activity | narrow synonym | |
| opsonin activity | narrow synonym | |
| MHC activity | narrow synonym | |
| major histocompatibility complex activity | narrow synonym | |
| major histocompatibility complex antigen display activity | narrow synonym | |
| antibody activity | related synonym |