Antibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000663",
  "term": "Antibody",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A Y-shaped protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, known as an antigen. Antibodies specifically recognize and bind to unique molecular structures on antigens, facilitating their removal or neutralization. These proteins are composed of two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains, linked by disulfide bonds.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "antigen",
    "epitope",
    "immunoglobulin"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)",
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2014 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antibody/"
}