Antitoxin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000718",
  "term": "Antitoxin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antibody produced by the immune system that neutralizes a specific toxin. These antibodies bind to and inactivate bacterial exotoxins or other harmful substances, preventing them from damaging host cells. Antitoxins are used as a treatment for certain bacterial infections, such as diphtheria and tetanus, providing passive immunity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exotoxin"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1127 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antitoxin/"
}