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An [[antigen]] is a [[protein]] usually found on the [[Cell Membrane|cell membrane]] of a [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] or the surface of a [[virus]].
 
An [[antigen]] is a [[protein]] usually found on the [[Cell Membrane|cell membrane]] of a [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] or the surface of a [[virus]].

Revision as of 08:07, 21 June 2019

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Meaning

An antigen is a protein usually found on the cell membrane of a cell or the surface of a virus.

About Antigens

Antigens act as locations where certain chemicals can interact with a cell.
Some antigens are receptor sites where hormones bind in order to change the behaviour of a cell.
Some antigens are locations where a chemical will bind in order to be taken into the cell.