Anti-idiotypic antibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000689",
  "term": "Anti-idiotypic antibody",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antibody that recognizes and binds to the unique antigen-binding site (idiotype) of another antibody. This interaction can modulate the immune response by mimicking the original antigen or by regulating the activity of the first antibody. Anti-idiotypic antibodies are explored in vaccine development and cancer immunotherapy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "idiotype",
    "idiotype network",
    "variable region"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1126 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anti-idiotypic-antibody/"
}