Epitope mapping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004043",
  "term": "Epitope mapping",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A technique used to identify the specific amino acid residues or carbohydrate structures on an antigen that are recognized by an antibody or T-cell receptor. This process involves systematically analyzing the binding interactions between an antibody and different fragments or modified versions of its target antigen. Common methods include peptide scanning, X-ray crystallography, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1139 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epitope-mapping/"
}