Haptenic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005098",
  "term": "Haptenic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance that is capable of binding to specific antibodies but cannot, by itself, induce an immune response. These small molecules require conjugation to a larger carrier protein to become immunogenic and stimulate antibody production. This property is exploited in the development of certain vaccines and diagnostic assays.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1173 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/haptenic/"
}