antigen-antibody complex

antigen-antibody complex
the complex formed by the noncovalent binding of an antibody and an antigen. Complexes of antibodies belonging to certain immunoglobulin classes may activate complement. Antigen-antibody complexes are mediators of Type III immune responses (Arthus reactions, serum sickness, and immune complex diseases). Called also immune c., particularly in discussing disease processes.

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