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Binding Sites, Antibody
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Definition
: Local surface sites on antibodies which react with antigen determinant sites on antigens (EPITOPES.) They are formed from parts of the variable regions of FAB FRAGMENTS.
See Also
Antibody Affinity
Other names
Paratopes; Antibody Binding Sites; Paratope; Binding Site, Antibody; Antibody Binding Site