Cross-reacting antigen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002729",
  "term": "Cross-reacting antigen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antigen that shares structural similarities or identical epitopes with another antigen, allowing antibodies or T cells raised against one to also bind to the other. This can lead to immunological cross-reactivity, where exposure to one antigen can induce an immune response that also targets a different, but related, antigen. Such antigens are relevant in vaccine development and understanding autoimmune conditions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1151 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cross-reacting-antigen/"
}