Heterophile antigen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005269",
  "term": "Heterophile antigen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antigen that is present in more than one species but is structurally similar enough to elicit cross-reactive antibodies. These antibodies, known as heterophile antibodies, can react with antigens from a different species than the one that stimulated their production. A well-known example is the Forssman antigen, found in guinea pig organs and sheep red blood cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "heterophilic antigen"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Forssman antigen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1175 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heterophile-antigen/"
}